Definition of "delegate"
delegate
/ˈdɛlɪɡət/
noun
plural delegates
(US) An appointed representative in some legislative bodies.
verb
third-person singular simple present delegates, present participle delegating, simple past and past participle delegated
(intransitive) To commit tasks and responsibilities to others, especially subordinates.
(transitive) To commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate.