stand in
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Definition
- Verb (intransitive):
- To temporarily take the place or perform the duties of another person. It implies acting as a replacement, often at short notice or for a specific, limited period.
Usage
The verb "stand in" is used to describe the action of substituting for someone who is absent. It is typically followed by the preposition "for" to indicate the person being replaced. * Structure: [Person A] stands in for [Person B]. * It often carries a sense of performing a duty or role on a temporary, non-permanent basis.
Examples
- Verb:
- The assistant director had to stand in for the lead actor during the rehearsal.
- Can you stand in for me at the meeting while I'm at the dentist?
- She stood in as the team leader while the manager was on vacation.
Advanced Usage
- "to stand in for someone": This is the standard and most common phrasal verb construction.
- A senior colleague will stand in for the CEO during her maternity leave.
Variants and Related Words
- Stand-in (noun): A person who takes the place of another temporarily, especially an actor who replaces another during the preparation of a film or show.
- The stunt double worked as a stand-in for the famous actor.
Synonyms
- Substitute: To take the place of another.
- Deputize: To act as a deputy or substitute, often in an official capacity.
- Fill in: To temporarily do someone's job or take their place.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Stand in: This is itself a phrasal verb. See definition and examples above.
Related Idioms
- (To be/act as) a pinch hitter: (Informal, from baseball) Someone who substitutes for another in a time of need.
- We need a pinch hitter to give the presentation since Sarah is ill.
Verb
- be a substitute
- The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague
- The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet