To equip (someone) with (something); to assign (someone) authoritatively (some equipment).
To name (someone to a post or role).
To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.
To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).
To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.
to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
To act as a substitute for a person in their role or office
To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy.