How to Pronounce "deputize"
word
ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪz
DEP-yuh-tiez
ˈdɛpjətaɪz
DEP-yuh-tiez
Definition
To officially make someone a deputy, or to give someone the authority to act on behalf of someone in power, especially for police or other officials.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪz
British English
ˈdɛpjətaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEP-yuh-tiez
UK
DEP-yuh-tiez
Listen in Context
The sheriff decided to deputize five citizens to help keep order.
If the manager is away, someone must be deputized to sign documents.
The mayor can deputize city workers during emergencies.
He was deputized on the spot and handed a badge.