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Definition
To decentralize or delegate power; to distribute authority among different organizations or people.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal, political, or corporate management contexts rather than daily casual conversation. It describes the structural shift of moving decision making authority away from a central authority to lower levels or different departments. It is often paired with discussions about efficiency or organisational reform.
Examples
The company decided to decentralise power, so the boss shouldn't make all the calls.
How do you think this department should delegate power to be most effective?
Related words
Common phrases
decentralisation of power to regional government
separation of powers
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
