OFFICIATE


Meaning of OFFICIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əfɪʃieɪt ]

( officiates, officiating, officiated)

1.

When someone officiates at a ceremony or formal occasion, they are in charge and perform the official part of it.

Bishop Silvester officiated at the funeral...

A memorial service was held yesterday at Wadhurst Parish Church. The Rev Michael Inch officiated.

VERB : V at n , V

2.

When someone officiates at a sports match or competition, they are in charge and make sure the players do not break the rules.

Mr Ellis was selected to officiate at a cup game between Grimsby and Rotherham...

Frik Burger will officiate when the Pumas play Scotland.

VERB : V at n , V , also V in n

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