delegate powers
[ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt ˈpaʊərz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
delegar poderes / delegação de poderes
1. To transfer or assign authority, responsibility, or power to another person or entity
The manager decided to delegate powers to her team leaders to make decisions independently.
A gerente decidiu delegar poderes aos líderes de equipe para tomar decisões independentemente.
2. In political or governmental context, to officially transfer governmental or administrative powers to a lower authority or representative
The federal government chose to delegate powers to regional authorities.
O governo federal optou por delegar poderes às autoridades regionais.
3. To entrust someone with the authority to act on one's behalf
She decided to delegate powers of attorney to her lawyer.
Ela decidiu delegar poderes de procuração ao seu advogado.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, delegating powers is considered a key management skill that promotes team development and organizational efficiency. In Portugal and Brazil, there is significant emphasis on clear documentation when delegating official powers, particularly in legal and governmental contexts. The concept is often discussed in leadership training and corporate governance frameworks.
NYC Slang
pass the buck (informal equivalent, though with slightly different connotation)
Related Idioms & Phrases
delegate powers and authority
delegate powers of attorney
delegate powers to subordinates
have the power to delegate
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