behalf

a nome di, per conto di

Indica che qualcuno agisce o parla a nome di un’altra persona o di un gruppo.

In inglese semplice: Used when someone acts or speaks for another person or group.

• I accepted the award on her behalf.
• He signed the letter on behalf of the company.
• Can you speak on my behalf at the meeting?

Come si usa: on behalf of someone (I am calling on behalf of my father.); on someone’s behalf (She collected the parcel on my behalf.)

Espressioni comuni: on behalf of someone, on someone’s behalf

a beneficio di

Indica che qualcosa viene fatto per aiutare una persona o tutelare i suoi interessi.

In inglese semplice: Used when something is done to help or protect someone’s interests.

• She worked tirelessly on the children’s behalf.
• They raised funds in behalf of injured workers.
• His efforts on our behalf saved many jobs.

Come si usa: in behalf of someone (The charity campaigns in behalf of vulnerable families.)

Espressioni comuni: in behalf of someone, on someone’s behalf