Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
Managers who delegate reduce their work load.

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is Retain.

Delegate: To assign responsibility or authority to another person to carry out specific tasks. (हिंदीअर्थ: सौंपना, अधिकारदेना)

Example: The manager decided to delegate some tasks to his assistant to reduce his workload.

Retain: To keep possession of something and not give it to another. (हिंदीअर्थ: बनाएरखना, रोकना)

Example: He chose to retain control over the company instead of handing it over to a successor.

Synonyms: Assign, entrust, transfer.

Antonyms: Retain, keep, hold.

Meanings of other given options:

• Appoint: To assign a job or role to someone. (हिंदीअर्थ: नियुक्तकरना)
• Nominate: To propose or enter as a candidate for election or honor. (हिंदीअर्थ: नामांकितकरना)
• Depute: To delegate authority or responsibility. (हिंदीअर्थ: प्रतिनिधिनियुक्तकरना)