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Proxies

Part of Speech: Noun (Plural)

Sense 1:

Popular: A proxy refers to a computer server that acts as an intermediary between the client and another server, allowing indirect network connections. It can be used to bypass certain restrictions or protect the user's privacy.

Sample Sentence: Many people use proxies to access websites that are blocked in their country.

Sense 2:

Local: In the context of meetings or voting, proxies are the authority given to someone else to vote or act on behalf of another person.

Sample Sentence: Bob appointed Jane as his proxy to vote at the shareholders' meeting.

Part of Speech: Verb (Third Person Singular Present)

Sense 1:

Popular: When someone proxies for another person, it means they act as a substitute or representative on their behalf.

Sample Sentence: Lisa proxies for her boss whenever he is unavailable for a meeting.

Sense 2:

Local: In certain sports, to proxy means to substitute a player with another player temporarily during a game.

Sample Sentence: The injured player was proxied by a skilled substitute to continue the match.