What does deputize mean?

Definitions for deputize
ˈdɛp yəˌtaɪzdep·u·tize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. substitute, deputize, deputise, step inverb

    act as a substitute

    "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"

  2. depute, deputize, deputiseverb

    appoint as a substitute

Wiktionary

  1. deputizeverb

    To make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.

  2. deputizeverb

    To make or name as a substitute.

    I deputize you to act for me while I'm away.

ChatGPT

  1. deputize

    To deputize means to appoint or designate someone as a deputy or substitute, giving them the authority to act on behalf of another person, usually in a specific role or job. This usually involves transferring certain powers, duties, or responsibilities from one person to another.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Deputizeverb

    to appoint as one's deputy; to empower to act in one's stead; to depute

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of deputize in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of deputize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of deputize in a Sentence

  1. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth:

    A group wanted me to deputize people that were carrying guns, this person was carrying a gun, he could have been part of it.

  2. Formula One team:

    Rio will be available to deputize should either race driver be unable to take part in an event, he will also be immersed in engineering meetings and PR activities as the team continues its support for his racing ambitions.

  3. President Trump:

    Mr Johnson MOVED TO HOSPITALS INTENSIVE-CARE UNIT AFTER CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS WORSEN, SPOKESMAN SAYS Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson talks during a Coronavirus press conference, in Downing Street, London, Friday March 20, 2020. Mr Johnson remains in intensive care where Mr Johnson has been given oxygen due to the coronavirus, but Mr Johnson is not on a ventilator, senior cabinet minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday, according to the BBC. ( Julian Simmonds/Pool Photo via AP) CORONAVIRUS : WHO IS Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab ? Gove himself later announced he would be going into self-isolation after a family member showed symptoms. The government previously said the decision was a precaution and that the prime minister had been in good spirits earlier in the day.Johnson askedForeign SecretaryDominic Raabto deputize for him, the spokesman said. Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the intensive care unit at St Thomas Hospital on Sunday, the spokesman previously said. The PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all [ National Health Service ] staff for their hard work and dedication. Mr Johnson quarantined in Mr Johnson home since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26. TRUMP SADDENED OVER BORIS JOHNSONS CORONAVIRUS CONDITION, OFFERS HELP OF BRILLIANT COMPANIES The U.K. has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been designated to take over should Mr Johnson become incapacitated. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told a news conference that the prime minister was still running the government, although he added that hehadnt spoken to the prime minister directly since Saturday, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, President Trump gave President Trump best wishes to the prime minister during a White House coronavirus briefing on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE We are very saddened to hear that President Trump was taken into intensive care this afternoon.Americans are all praying for President Trump recovery. President Trump has been President Trump. Hes been really something very special.

  4. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth:

    What happened last night [... ] was probably the perfect reason why I wouldn't, once I deputize somebody they fall under the Constitution of the state of Wisconsin.


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