verb🔗ShareTo make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower."Because the regular police force was short-handed, the sheriff deputized several volunteers from the town to help with traffic control during the festival. "governmentpolicelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make or name as a substitute."The teacher deputized a student to collect the homework assignments. "governmentpolicelawjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as a deputy."Since the regular teacher was absent, the principal deputized a senior student to take attendance. "policegovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
