delegate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdelɪɡət/
Definition
To entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically one who is less senior.
Examples
The CEO decided to delegate the day-to-day operations to his vice president.
She was hesitant to delegate, fearing that others wouldn't perform the task as well as she could.
It's important for leaders to delegate effectively to avoid burnout and foster growth in their team members.
How to Use delegate
- delegate to (prepositional phrase)
- To give a task or responsibility to a specific person or group. — "The project manager will delegate the research phase to the junior staff."
- delegate something to someone (prepositional phrase)
- To assign a specific duty or responsibility to another individual. — "She had to delegate the important task of client communication to her assistant."
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