proxy
ˈprɑksi
proxies
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Definition of proxy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
substitute agentperson authorized to act for another
  • He attended the meeting by proxy..
agent representative
2.
technologyTECH.server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clientsTECH.
  • They used a proxy server to access the website..
agent gateway intermediary
3.
corporateTECH.USdocument authorizing a specific vote at a meetingTECH.US
  • Shareholders submitted their proxies before the annual meeting.
4.
scienceTECH.measurement indicating another physical quantityTECH.
  • Tree rings serve as a proxy for climate conditions.
gauge indicator measure
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Images of proxy

  • proxy: document authorizing a specific vote at a meeting
    document authorizing a specific vote at a meeting

Expressions with proxy

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indirectly or not directly
He experienced the excitement of the concert by proxy through his friend's videos.
war where powers use others to fight
The Cold War saw many proxy wars around the globe.
conflict where powers use third parties to fight
The Cold War often involved war by proxy.
person authorized to act on behalf of another
The proxy holder attended the meeting in place of the CEO.
act as a substitute for someone else
She will stand proxy for him at the meeting.
marriage ceremony with a representative for absent person
They had a marriage by proxy due to his deployment.

Origin of proxy

Latin, procurare (to take care of)

Terms with proxy included in their meaning

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proxy authority
legal right to act for someone else
Proxabbr.
abr: Proxy
person or server acting for someone else
intermediary
done through a proxy

Examples of proxy in a sentence

  • The lawyer acted as a proxy for the client.
  • A proxy can help protect your online privacy.
  • The company set up a proxy to manage network traffic.
  • The board members reviewed the proxy before the vote.
  • He sent his proxy to the meeting as he was abroad.
  • Ice cores are used as a proxy for past temperatures.

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  1. French:mandataire, proxy, ...
  2. German:Stellvertreter, Proxy-Server, ...
  3. Italian:delegato, intermediario, ...
  4. Spanish:apoderado, servidor proxy, ...
  5. Portuguese:procurador, servidor intermediário, ...
  6. Chinese:代理人, 代理服务器, ...
  7. Japanese:代理人, プロキシサーバー, ...
  8. Arabic:وَكيل, خَادِم وَسِيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיוּפֶּה כֹּחַ, שֶׁרֶת פְּרוֹקְסִי, ...
  10. Russian:заместитель, прокси-сервер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:представник, проксі-сервер, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिनिधि, प्रॉक्सी सर्वर, ...
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