English / phrasal verb
Act for
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To formally or legally represent the interests and authority of another person, group, or principal.
In context
01
The vice president was formally authorized to act for the chief executive during bilateral summits.
02
Retained legal attorneys act for the enterprise in complex regulatory compliance proceedings.
Synonyms
Represent,speak for,stand in for
Antonyms
Oppose,work against,undermine
Collocations
Act for a client,authorized to act for,act for the organization