empower to do
empower (someone) to (do something)
1. To grant someone the authority to do something. Before my boss left on maternity leave, she empowered me to make important decisions in her absence.
2. To inspire one to be more assertive, proactive, etc., especially in pursuit of a particular goal. Hearing your experiences really empowered me to not compromise on my dreams.
See also: empower
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
empower someone to do something
to authorize someone to do something; to grant someone the power to do something. I will empower you to collect the dues of the members. The prime minister empowered a special office to oversee tax collection.
See also: empower
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- empower
- empower (someone) to (do something)
- out of the swim (of things)
- out of the swim of things
- too many cooks spoil the broth
- too many cooks spoil the soup
- too many cooks spoil the stew
- elevate
- elevate to
- elevated