---
title: delegate()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: foundation/nsmachport/delegate()
---

# delegate()

Returns the receiver’s delegate.

## Declaration

```swift
func delegate() -> (any NSMachPortDelegate)?
```

## Return Value

Return Value The receiver’s delegate.

## See Also

### Getting and Setting the Delegate

- [setDelegate(_:)](foundation/nsmachport/setdelegate(_:).md)