How to Pronounce "deputised"
word
ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪzd
DEP-yuh-tyzd
dˈɛpjuːtˌaɪzd
DEP-yoo-tyzd
Definition
To give someone the authority to act or speak for you, or to temporarily appoint someone to do your job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪzd
British English
dˈɛpjuːtˌaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEP-yuh-tyzd
UK
DEP-yoo-tyzd
Listen in Context
She was deputised to lead the meeting while her boss was away.
I have been deputised to answer any questions.
The teacher deputised a student to collect the papers.
When the manager was out sick, Sarah was quickly deputised to handle his duties.