designate

• Désigne quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui a été officiellement choisi ou nommé pour un poste ou une fonction particulière, souvent avant d'entrer en fonction.

Describes someone or something that has been officially chosen or appointed for a particular purpose or role.

1. Appointed but not yet installedB2formal

   Chosen for a position or role but not yet officially installed or taking office.

   Désigné mais pas encore en fonction

   • The president-elect is the leader designate until the inauguration.
   • She is the manager designate of the new branch.
   • The ambassador designate will arrive next week.

   Synonymesappointedelectfutureincomingprospective

   Antonymesincumbentseatedsworn

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attribuer officiellement un nom, un rôle, un statut ou une fonction à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, ou encore pour indiquer, montrer ou identifier clairement.

A verb used to indicate the act of officially assigning a name, role, status, or purpose to someone or something.

1. Appoint or assignB2formal

   To officially choose someone for a particular job or role.

   Désigner (nommer à une fonction)

   • The board designated her as the new CEO.
   • He was designated to lead the research team.
   • The committee designated a spokesperson for the event.

   Synonymesappointassignchoosedelegatedeputenamenominateselect

2. Mark or indicateB2formal

   To point out or show something clearly, often with a sign or symbol.

   Désigner, indiquer

   • The signs designate the emergency exits.
   • This area is designated for parking only.
   • The map designates hiking trails with dotted lines.

   Synonymesdenoteidentifyindicatelabelmarkpoint outshowsignalspecifytag

   Antonymesconcealhidemaskobscure

3. Name or callB2formal

   To give a specific name or title to something.

   Nommer, qualifier

   • The building was designated a historical landmark.
   • They designated the project 'Operation Phoenix'.
   • The region is designated as a protected wildlife zone.

   Synonymescallchristendenominatedubentitlelabelnamestyleterm