proxy
Pronunciation: [ˈprɒk.si]
Context: "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.
Example
She appointed her brother as her proxy to attend the meeting while she was away.
Example
He didn't send a proxy, so there was no one to represent him at the meeting.
Example
Who will act as your proxy for the voting?
Context: "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.
Example
Using a proxy helped him browse the internet without revealing his personal information.
Example
Without a proxy, his online activities were visible to everyone.
Example
What is the main purpose of using a proxy when surfing the internet?
Context: "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.
Example
She signed a proxy to allow her lawyer to represent her in court.
Example
He forgot to bring his proxy document, so he couldn't authorize anyone to act for him.
Example
Did you complete the proxy form before the meeting?