Verb: deputize 'de-pyu,tIz
- Appoint as a substitute
"The principal deputized the vice principal to lead the meeting in her absence";
- depute, deputise [Brit]
- Act or speak as a replacement (for someone or something)
"The assistant coach had to deputize for the head coach during his illness";
- substitute, deputise [Brit], step in, sub [informal]
Derived forms: deputized, deputizing, deputizes
Type of: appoint, charge, replace, supercede [non-standard], supersede, supervene upon, supplant