On behalf of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /bɪˈhæf/ /ˈəv

on bi-HAF uhv

UK

ˈɒn/ /bɪhˈɑːf/ /ˈɒv

on bih-HAHF ov

Definición

Used to say that you are doing something for someone else, as their representative or instead of them.

Uso & Matices

This phrase is formal and common in written and spoken English, especially in business, legal, or official contexts. Typical structure: 'on behalf of [person/group]'. Do not confuse with 'instead of', which only means taking someone's place, not representing them.

• Spanish: en nombre de - en representación de
• Portuguese (BR): em nome de - em representação de
• Portuguese (PT): em nome de - em representação de
• Chinese (Simplified): 代表 - 以...名义
• Chinese (Traditional): 代表 - 以...名義
• Hindi: की ओर से
• Arabic: بالنيابة عن - باسم
• Bengali: এর পক্ষ থেকে - প্রতিনিধিত্বে
• Russian: от имени - в интересах
• Japanese: 〜の代理で - 〜を代表して
• Vietnamese: thay mặt
• Korean: ~을 대표해서 - ~을 대신하여
• Turkish: adına - namına
• Urdu: کی طرف سے - behalf پر
• Indonesian: atas nama - mewakili

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I'm speaking on behalf of the whole team.

basic

She accepted the prize on behalf of her brother.

basic

Can you sign this document on behalf of your manager?

basic

Thanks for coming on behalf of our company.

natural

He apologized on behalf of everyone who couldn't attend.

natural

If you can't make it, I can go on behalf of you.

natural