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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 break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

to understand something deeply; to measure the depth of water

to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.