Deputise Meaning in English
word
ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪz
DEP-yuh-tyz
dˈɛpjuːtˌaɪz
DEP-yoo-tyz
Definition
To perform someone else's job or responsibilities for a temporary period, usually because they are absent. Mainly used in British English.
Usage & Nuances
'Deputise' is British English; American English uses 'deputize.' Most common with 'for': 'deputise for someone.' Used in formal, work, or official settings. Not used when simply helping—means taking over official duties temporarily.
Spanish: sustituir - ejercer como suplentePortuguese (BR): substituir - agir como suplentePortuguese (PT): substituir - atuar como suplenteChinese (Simplified): 代理 - 代行Chinese (Traditional): 代理 - 代行Hindi: प्रतिनिधि कार्य करना - स्थानापन्न बननाArabic: يُنوب عن - يقوم مقامBengali: প্রতিনিধিত্ব করা -代理 দায়িত্ব পালন করাRussian: замещать - исполнять обязанности (временно)Japanese: 代理を務めるVietnamese: làm thay - đảm nhiệm thayKorean: 대리하다 - 대신 업무를 맡다Turkish: vekalet etmekUrdu: قائم مقام ہونا - عارضی طور پر ذمے داریاں سنبھالناIndonesian: đảm nhiệm thay - thay mặt
Example Sentences
Can you deputise for me while I'm on holiday?
basic
She will deputise for the manager tomorrow.
basic
If the chair is absent, the vice-chair will deputise.
basic
I was asked to deputise for my boss during the meeting.
natural
When Sarah's away, John usually deputises for her.
natural
He's happy to deputise if you're unavailable at short notice.
natural