entrusting
ɪnˈtrʌstɪŋ
Definition

Definition of entrusting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

trustinvolving the act of giving responsibility to someone
  • The entrusting agreement outlined the duties clearly.
  • The entrusting document was signed by both parties.
  • An entrusting relationship requires mutual respect and understanding.
assigning delegating
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Origin of entrusting

Latin, in (in) + trust (confidence)

Terms with entrusting included in their meaning

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responsibility transfer
the process of entrusting responsibilities to subordinates
ownership
individual retaining ownership while entrusting possession to another
responsibility
statement entrusting someone with handling a task or situation

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  1. French:fiduciaire, ...
  2. German:anvertraut, ...
  3. Italian:di affidamento, ...
  4. Spanish:de confianza, ...
  5. Portuguese:responsável, ...
  6. Chinese:委托的, ...
  7. Japanese:信託の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفْوِيضِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפְקִיד, ...
  10. Russian:доверительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:довірчий, ...
  12. Hindi:विश्वासपात्र, ...
entrust
ɪnˈtrʌst

Definition of entrust - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
responsibilityassign the responsibility for doing something to someone
  • He was entrusted with the company's financial management.
assign delegate
2.
trustplace something valuable in someone's care
  • They entrusted their savings to the financial advisor.
assign delegate trust
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Origin of entrust

Old French, entre (between) + truster (to trust)

Examples of entrust in a sentence

  • The project was entrusted to the new manager.
  • I entrust you with my house keys.
  • She decided to entrust the project to her assistant.

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  1. French:confier, remettre, ...
  2. German:anvertrauen, übergeben, ...
  3. Italian:delegare, ...
  4. Spanish:delegar, ...
  5. Portuguese:atribuir, ...
  6. Chinese:委托, 交托, ...
  7. Japanese:任せる, 預ける, ...
  8. Arabic:عَهِدَ, أَوْدَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַפְקִיד, לְהַפְקִיד בִּידֵי, ...
  10. Russian:доверять, доверить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доручати, ...
  12. Hindi:सौंपना, सुपुर्द करना, ...
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