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On behalf of

Meaning in business english, with examples

phraseCore term

In business english, on behalf of means: As the representative of another person or organization.

In Turkish: adına, temsilen

How it is used

Used when speaking, writing or acting for someone else. State whose representative you are; the phrase itself does not establish authority to sign a contract.

Example sentences

  1. I am writing on behalf of the regional team to request access to the updated sales report.

    The sender represents a group request rather than asking only for personal access.

  2. Mina attended the supplier meeting on behalf of our director, who was visiting another office.

    Attendance is delegated for this occasion; Mina does not thereby become the director.

Common collocations

  • speak on behalf of
  • sign on behalf of
  • report toTo have someone as your direct manager, the person who gives you work, approves your decisions and reviews your performance.
  • stakeholderA person or group that is affected by a project or company decision, or has an interest in it, such as employees, customers, investors or suppliers.

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