Delegate and Hand over

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Delegate verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

Usage example: a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

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Hand over is a synonym for delegate in assign topic. In some cases you can use "Hand over" instead a verb "Delegate", when it comes to topics like entrust, assign responsibility.

Hand over verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

Usage example: handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe

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Delegate is a synonym for hand over. You can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Hand over".

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