On your behalf Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /bɪˈhæf
ON-yer-bi-HAF
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /bɪhˈɑːf
on-YAW-bi-HAHF
Definición
If you do something on your behalf, you do it instead of another person or as their representative.
Uso & Matices
Common in formal, legal, and business contexts. Used when someone is acting instead of you, often with permission. Do not confuse with 'for your own benefit,' which is different.
Spanish: en tu nombre - en tu representaciónPortuguese (BR): em seu nome - em sua representaçãoPortuguese (PT): em teu nome - em tua representaçãoChinese (Simplified): 代表你Chinese (Traditional): 代表你Hindi: आपकी ओर सेArabic: نيابةً عنكBengali: আপনার পক্ষ থেকে - আপনার প্রতিনিধিত্বেRussian: от вашего имениJapanese: あなたの代わりにVietnamese: thay mặt bạnKorean: 당신을 대신하여Turkish: senin adınaUrdu: آپ کی طرف سےIndonesian: atas nama Anda
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I spoke to the manager on your behalf.
basic
She signed the contract on your behalf.
basic
Can I collect your package on your behalf?
basic
Don’t worry, I’ll handle everything on your behalf while you're away.
natural
The lawyer can make decisions on your behalf in court.
natural
If you can't make it, I’ll vote on your behalf at the meeting.
natural