behalf

BrE /bɪˈhɑːf/ AmE /biˈhælf/

noun en → es

1 SUPPORT/REPRESENTATION [for sb] B2

the support or representation of someone by another person, especially in a formal situation

representación, defensa, apoyo

  • on behalf of somebody

Collocations act on behalf of someone · speak on behalf of someone

  • She spoke on behalf of the company at the meeting.

    Ella habló en representación de la empresa en la reunión.

2 FORMALITY [for sb] C1

used to refer politely or formally to someone who is not present and whose presence you are acknowledging in a letter, speech, etc.

en nombre de, en representación de

  • on behalf of somebody

Collocations write on behalf of someone · speak on behalf of someone

  • I write to you on behalf of my client.

    Escribo a usted en nombre de mi cliente.