empower

1. V-T If someone is empowered to do something, they have the authority or power to do it. 授权[正式]

The army is now empowered to operate on a shoot-to-kill basis. 军队现在被授权依据“杀无赦”原则行动。

2. V-T To empower someone means to give them the means to achieve something, for example, to become stronger or more successful. 使能够

You must delegate effectively and empower people to carry out their roles with your full support. 你们必须有效地下放权力，使人们能够在你们的全力支持下履行他们的职责。