entrust
v. C1 Advanced US //ɛnˈtɹəst// UK //ɛntɹˈʌst// en·trust
v. to give someone a task or a responsibility because you trust them. You use this when you want to show that you have confidence in a person's ability.
v. to give someone a task or responsibility because you trust them. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the task or the person being trusted.
I entrust my keys to my neighbor while I am away.
The manager entrusts the most sensitive data to the lead accountant to ensure it remains secure.
By entrusting the project to a team of seasoned professionals, the board demonstrated its confidence in their ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.
From en- + trust.