delegator

UK/ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪtə/US

Definitions

A person who assigns tasks or authority to others

委派者；授权者

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

de-down, away, reversal

legchoose, pick, read, gather

-atorto make, having

=delegator

From Latin delegare = de- (away) + legare (to depute, send with a commission). This legare belongs to the 'law/appoint' branch (lex/legis), not legere 'read.' A delegator hands duties off to someone else.

Root lect still carries 128 more words

Example Sentences

1.
A good manager is a skilled delegator, not a micromanager.

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