To delegate is, literally or figuratively, to send another in one’s place, an idea that is reflected in the word’s origin: it is a descendant of the Latin word legare, meaning “to send.”

DELEGATE definition: 1. a person chosen or elected by a larger group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a…. Learn more.

DELEGATE definition: a person designated to act for or represent another or others; deputy; representative, as in a political convention. See examples of delegate used in a sentence.

delegate n 1. a person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others, esp at a conference or meeting

A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting.

Delegate lends an official air to passing off your work. If you don't like cleaning the bathroom, you can try to delegate that task to your little brother. A delegate is also an elected official, or the …

A manager should delegate authority to the best employees. Those chores can be delegated to someone else. He doesn't delegate very well. He was delegated by the town to take care of …