noun , verb
■ noun
/ ˈdelɪgət; NAmE / a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them :
The conference was attended by delegates from 56 countries.
■ verb / ˈdelɪgeɪt/
1.
delegate (sth) (to sb) to give part of your work, power or authority to sb in a lower position than you :
[ v ]
Some managers find it difficult to delegate.
[ vn ]
The job had to be delegated to an assistant.
2.
[ vn to inf ] [ usually passive ] to choose sb to do sth :
I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin delegatus sent on a commission, from the verb delegare , from de- down + legare depute.