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Definition entrust in American English

entrust verb

[transitive]verb
/ɪnˈtrʌst/
1

to give someone responsibility for an important job or activity

Example

All employees entrusted with the care of children are given a police check.

Example

We cannot entrust the country's telecommunications to unqualified people.

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Definition entrust in American English