Meaning & Definition of word "Delegate"

Delegate

/ˈdɛlɪɡət/

1. A person chosen or elected to act or represent others, especially at a conference.
- Example: Each state sends a delegate to the national convention to represent its interests.
2. A representative or agent with specific authority.
- Example: The delegate was tasked with negotiating the terms of the agreement.

1. To assign responsibility or authority to another person.
- Example: The manager decided to delegate the tasks to her team to improve efficiency.
2. To act as a representative on behalf of others.
- Example: She was chosen to delegate the committee's decisions at the annual conference.

From Latin 'delegatus', past participle of 'delegare', meaning 'to send as a representative'.

delegate authority:

To give someone else the power to make decisions.

delegate responsibility:

To assign tasks to another person.

delegate tasks:

To distribute duties among team members.

delegation:

A group of delegates representing others.

delegatee:

A person to whom a delegation is made.

delegating:

The act of assigning tasks to others.

Meaning: To pass the buck

Example Sentence: Stop delegating problems; take responsibility.

Meaning: Hand off

Example Sentence: He just hands off the tasks to his assistant.