behalf
US /bɪˈhæf/
noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung Giới từ & trạng từ (Part 5, 6)
Definition
as a representative of; for the benefit of (used in 'on behalf of')
High-priority prepositional collocation in TOEIC Parts 5, 6, and formal emails.
Examples
I am writing on behalf of the entire sales team.
Collocations
- Easy call on behalf of my friendto telephone as an authorized representative for a peer
- Medium sign contracts on behalf of the companyto endorse agreements as an official corporate proxy
- Hard advocate on behalf of minority shareholdersto champion the interests of smaller non-controlling investors
- Very Hard intervene on behalf of public interestto step in to protect the general welfare of the community
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.