deputize

== English == === Alternative forms === deputise (UK) === Etymology === From deputy + -ize. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛpjətaɪz/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈdɛpjutaɪz/ Hyphenation: de‧pu‧tize === Verb === deputize (third-person singular simple present deputizes, present participle deputizing, simple past and past participle deputized) (transitive) To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy. (transitive) to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office (intransitive) To act as a substitute for a person in their role or office ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====