Definition of "designate" in English

adjective

1. Designated; appointed; chosen.

2. (UK) Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.

verb

1. To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

   • to designate the boundaries of a country
   • to designate the rioters who are to be arrested

2. To call by a distinctive title; to name.

3. To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.