on behalf of

US /ɑːn bɪˈhæf ɑːv/

UK /ɑːn bɪˈhæf ɑːv/

1.

as a representative of someone or something

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She accepted the award on behalf of her team.

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I'm calling on behalf of Mr. Smith.

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for in the name of as a representative of on account of

2.

for the benefit or advantage of

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We are raising funds on behalf of the local charity.

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He made a sacrifice on behalf of his family.

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for the sake of in the interest of for the good of

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behalf on somebody's behalf