1. appointing someone as a deputy or substitute to act with authority on one’s behalf
Usage: present participle of deputize
2. acting as a deputy or substitute for someone in authority
Usage: present participle of deputize

Examples

• The sheriff is deputizing several volunteers to help with crowd control.
• She spent the morning deputizing for her absent supervisor.
• The principal is deputizing the vice principal to handle disciplinary matters.
• He’s deputizing while the manager is on vacation.
• The captain is deputizing experienced officers to train new recruits.
• They’re deputizing local citizens to assist during the emergency.