Meaning of the word delegates in English

What does delegates mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

delegates

US /ˈdɛlɪɡəts/
UK /ˈdɛlɪɡəts/

Noun

a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference

Example:
The union sent three delegates to the national convention.
Each country sent its own delegates to the peace talks.

Verb

entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself

Example:
The manager decided to delegate some of his tasks to his assistant.
It's important to know when to delegate responsibilities effectively.