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delegated

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/ˈdɛlɪɡeɪtɪd/ · del-e-gat-ed

To assign or entrust a task or responsibility to another person.

Meanings

verbformal

To assign or entrust a task or responsibility to another person.

کسی کام یا ذمہ داری کو کسی دوسرے شخص کو سونپنا یا تفویض کرنا۔

تفویض شدہ

tafweez shuda

Synonyms

assignedentrustedallocatedسونپامستند کیاتفویض کیا

Antonyms

retainedheldkeptرکھناذاتی طور پر لینابے دینا

Common Collocations

  • delegated authority
  • delegated tasks
  • delegated responsibilities

Example Sentences

The manager delegated tasks to her team to improve efficiency.

مینجر نے اپنی ٹیم کو کام سونپے تاکہ کارکردگی بہتر ہو سکے۔

Manager ne apni team ko kaam sonpe taake karkardagi behtar ho sake.

He delegated the decision-making to the board of directors.

اس نے فیصلہ سازی کی ذمہ داری بورڈ آف ڈائریکٹرز کو سونپی۔

Us ne faisla sazi ki zimmedari board of directors ko sonpi.

Tasks were delegated to various departments for completion.

کام مختلف محکموں کو مکمل کرنے کے لیے سونپے گئے۔

Kaam mukhtalif mahkemon ko mukammal karne ke liye sonpe gaye.

Easily Confused With

delicate:While 'delegated' refers to assigning tasks, 'delicate' pertains to something fragile or requiring careful handling.

Word Family

delegate
nounنمائندہ
delegation
nounتفویض

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'delegate' as a 'duty left to others.'

Imagine a manager in an office passing tasks to team members.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "delegare" — to send forth

First known use: 15th century

The term 'delegate' originated from the Latin word 'delegare,' meaning to send forth or assign duties. It entered Middle English through Old French.