delegate · noun C /ˈdel.əg.ət/
delegate
C1 someone who is sent somewhere to represent a group of people, especially at a meeting
Dictionary example:
The delegates were all given badges to wear.
Learner example:
I participated at the opening of the new arts cente[r] as a delegate from my college. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Romanian)
delegate · verb I or T /ˈdel.ə.geɪt/
delegate
C2 to give someone else part of your work or some of your responsibilities
Dictionary example:
He needs to learn to delegate or he'll never get everything done.
Learner example:
Let me call him Mr. X. His success is based on various qualities of modern leadership: he delegates as much responsibility as possible to subordinates and gives them all competence to carry out their tasks. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)
