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deputize

verb

/ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

Meaning

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.

appoint, authorize, commission, designate, empower

dismiss, discharge, remove

deputize someone, deputize officers, deputize locals, deputize quickly

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation