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Officiate - What does it mean?

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officiate

English

Verb

(officiat)
  • (transitive) To perform the functions of some office.
    • She officiated as registrar at the wedding.
    She officiated the wedding as registrar.
  • (intransitive, transitive, sports) To serve as umpire or referee.
    • This is the second time he has officiated at a cup-final.
    He's never officiated a cup-final before.

    Related terms

    * office * officer * official

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