delegate

Universal Words noun, verb noun 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 1 ~ (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 [VNtoinf] [usuallypassive] to choose sb to do sth: I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party.