proxy
Aussprache: [ˈprɒk.si]
Kontext: „relationship“
(noun) a person who has the authority to act or make decisions on behalf of someone else. It's like when you can't be at a meeting, and you ask a friend to go in your place and do your talking.
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She appointed her brother as her proxy to attend the meeting while she was away.
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He didn't send a proxy, so there was no one to represent him at the meeting.
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Who will act as your proxy for the voting?
Kontext: „technology“
(noun) a server or program that helps connect to the internet while keeping your identity private. Think of it like a middleman that hides your address when you go online.
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Using a proxy helped him browse the internet without revealing his personal information.
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Without a proxy, his online activities were visible to everyone.
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What is the main purpose of using a proxy when surfing the internet?
Kontext: „law“
(noun) a written document allowing someone to act on another person's behalf, often used in legal arrangements. Just like a permission slip that lets someone do something for you when you can't do it yourself.
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She signed a proxy to allow her lawyer to represent her in court.
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He forgot to bring his proxy document, so he couldn't authorize anyone to act for him.
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Did you complete the proxy form before the meeting?