CEFR B2

proxy

noun

Meaning

An agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, especially to vote in place of someone else.

Examples

She gave her proxy to her colleague to vote on her behalf at the shareholder meeting.
If you cannot attend the meeting, you can grant a proxy to another member.

Synonyms: deputy, agent, representative, surrogate

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proxy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒksi/

Definition

An agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, especially to vote in place of someone else.

Examples

She gave her proxy to her colleague to vote on her behalf at the shareholder meeting.
If you cannot attend the meeting, you can grant a proxy to another member.
The senator was unable to vote in person and sent his proxy instead.

How to Use proxy

act as proxy (collocation): To perform the role or function of representing someone else. — "Her assistant will act as proxy at the conference."
grant a proxy (collocation): To give someone the authority to act or vote on your behalf. — "Shareholders can grant a proxy to a representative if they cannot attend the meeting."
by proxy (prepositional phrase): Through an intermediary or representative. — "He made his views known by proxy through his lawyer."

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