dep·u·tize (also deputise British English) /ˈdepjətaɪz/ verb
1REPLACE[intransitiveI]British EnglishBrE to do the work of someone of a higher rank than you for a short time because they are unable to do it 代理〔职位较高的人的〕职务,充当代表
deputize for
Jed could deputise for Stewart, if necessary.
必要时杰德可以代理斯图尔特的职务。
2.[transitiveT]American EnglishAmE to give someone below you in rank the authority to do your work for a short time, usually because you are unable to do it 委任〔下级〕代理工作,委派〔下级〕当代表 → delegate