1. to give someone the responsibility for something important or valuable

Examples

• The parents entrusted their children to the babysitter for the evening.
• She was entrusted with the company’s financial records.
• The museum entrusted the rare painting to a professional restorer.
• He entrusted his secret to his best friend.
• The board entrusted the new CEO with turning around the failing company.
• They entrusted me with organizing the charity event.
• The teacher entrusted the class president with collecting homework assignments.