1
as in appointing
to appoint as one's representative
he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him
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2
as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates
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Recent Examples of delegating
Organizations prize leaders who can scale outcomes by delegating effectively, empowering teams, and creating the conditions for collective success.
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Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The best, in fact, are generally good at delegating.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Within an urban transit county like San Diego, all tiers apply to the buses, trolleys and trains run by MTS and the North County Transit District, delegating authority to local jurisdictions to use transit priority areas for planning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Grassroots workshops can help women see AI as accessible and relevant to their daily challenges, from delegating routine tasks at work to optimizing a household budget.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
These filmmakers have hands-on involvement at all levels of production rather than delegating and directing.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
After delegating tasks — Bri will be on service again, and Marina on housekeeping — Lara gets to work on what really matters, which is securing more gossip.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Eisen is a co-founder of the State Democracy Defenders Fund, which is suing the administration over the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency by arguing federal law prohibits delegating decision-making authority to private citizens without public access.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
So if delegating more authority to Fangio as a coordinator and putting aside ego is one of the key elements of this team’s success, that is still the quality of a leader.
—Pat Leonard, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The best, in fact, are generally good at delegating.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Within an urban transit county like San Diego, all tiers apply to the buses, trolleys and trains run by MTS and the North County Transit District, delegating authority to local jurisdictions to use transit priority areas for planning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Grassroots workshops can help women see AI as accessible and relevant to their daily challenges, from delegating routine tasks at work to optimizing a household budget.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
These filmmakers have hands-on involvement at all levels of production rather than delegating and directing.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
After delegating tasks — Bri will be on service again, and Marina on housekeeping — Lara gets to work on what really matters, which is securing more gossip.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Eisen is a co-founder of the State Democracy Defenders Fund, which is suing the administration over the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency by arguing federal law prohibits delegating decision-making authority to private citizens without public access.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
So if delegating more authority to Fangio as a coordinator and putting aside ego is one of the key elements of this team’s success, that is still the quality of a leader.
—Pat Leonard, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegating
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Reuters — Nestle has dismissed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, after a code of conduct breach, the company said on Monday, appointing Philipp Navratil as his successor.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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With his resignation, the Surry County Board and State Board can now, without distraction, move forward with the process of appointing a replacement.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Johnson then had a lengthy discussion with MLB’s replay office in New York before handing the bat to an authenticator sitting near the Yankees dugout.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The American designer brought Miceli on board with him at Louis Vuitton, eventually handing her the design reins for fashion jewelry.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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At Saman Amel, the shift is less pronounced, but about 30 percent of its made-to-measure clientele is now commissioning wider cuts.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff and her legal team have repeatedly assailed Cordell’s report, commissioning their own review by former Riverside County Superior Court Judge Burke Strunsky, who criticized Cordell’s reliance on anonymous sources and unrecorded interviews.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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In defending Wolves leaving some of their business until later in the window and missing out on several targets publicly, Shi made a fairly strong case for the club.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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From delivering disaster relief during devastating recent floods to investing in food banks, the business’ presence extends far beyond its checkout lines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, in the fourth quarter, Ward hung in against oncoming pressure in the end zone before delivering a first-down throw to Calvin Ridley.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Delegating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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