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Vertreter — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • delegate noun Someone chosen to represent others, especially at a meeting or conference.
  • idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  • representative adjective Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.

Senses

Vertreter is used for these senses in English:

  • idiom An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
  • locum tenens A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.
  • representative Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
  • representative A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
  • representative (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
  • representative One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
  • representative Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
  • travelling salesman A man who travels, often within a certain territory, soliciting orders or selling goods.

delegate — full definition

  1. noun Someone chosen to represent others, especially at a meeting or conference.
  2. verb To hand off a task or responsibility to someone else, usually someone junior.

idiom — full definition

  1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.

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