Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Subdelegate · Sub·del·e·gate · IPA n. v. t. 01 n. A subordinate delegate, or one with inferior powers. 1. A subordinate delegate, or one with inferior powers. 02 v. t. To appoint to act as subdelegate, or as a subordinate; to depete. 1. To appoint to act as subdelegate, or as a subordinate; to depete.