English · Work & Business
delegate
/ˈdɛl.ɪˌɡeɪt/
[/ˈdɛl.ɪˌɡeɪt/]
assign to others
Intermediateverb
Definition
To assign responsibility or authority for a task to another person.
Example
Good managers delegate routine tasks so they can focus on strategic decisions.
Good managers delegate routine tasks so they can focus on strategic decisions.
Etymology
From Latin 'delegare' (to send as a representative); long established in English.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in management and teamwork contexts.