delegate
noun
a person designated to act for or represent another or others; deputy; representative, as in a political convention.
are delegating
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present progressiveof delegate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Young singles, frustrated by their options, are delegating control of dating apps like Tinder and Hinge to their parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
“We are delegating more authority to give us the ability to take advantage of opportunities as they emerge,” a senior Administration official said.
From The New Yorker ● May 22, 2017
