to handle on behalf of; deputy chief of mission
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to handle on behalf of; to act as an agent
Often used for services like logistics, errands, or bureaucratic procedures where one acts for another person or entity.
You can entrust us to handle flight tickets and hotel bookings on your behalf.
This service window can handle household registration procedures.
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He went to the postal agency to mail a package.
noun
deputy chief of mission; chargé d'affaires
formalA diplomatic rank below ambassador and minister, heading a diplomatic mission. This is a formal diplomatic title.
Before the two countries formally established diplomatic relations, he served as the chargé d'affaires to that country.
The duties and rank of a chargé d'affaires are different from those of an ambassador.
noun
acting head of mission; chargé d'affaires ad interim
formalRefers specifically to a temporary appointment when the ambassador or minister is absent. Often abbreviated as '临时代办'.
While the ambassador returned to his home country for debriefing, the counselor served as the chargé d'affaires ad interim.
This diplomatic note was signed by the embassy's acting head of mission.