delegate

verb
UK /ˈdelɪɡeɪt/
US /ˈdelɪɡeɪt/

To give a job or task to someone else to do for you.

The teacher delegated the job of handing out books to two students.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person chosen to speak or act for a group of people.

Each class sent one delegate to the school meeting.

3. To give someone power to act on your behalf.

The manager delegated authority to her assistant while she was away.

4. A representative at a conference or meeting.

Delegates from many countries attended the peace talks.