verb
- to appoint someone as a deputy or substitute to act with authority on one’s behalf
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- The sheriff deputizes local volunteers during emergencies.
- She deputizes her assistant to handle client meetings when she’s away.
- The mayor deputizes council members to represent the city at various events.
- He deputizes his most trusted employee to make decisions in his absence.
- The captain deputizes experienced crew members to lead different shifts.
- The principal deputizes teachers to supervise school events.