Definition

1. Noun:
   • Vice President: The elected or appointed official who is second in rank to the president in a republic. This person is typically first in the presidential line of succession and may have specific duties assigned by the president or constitution.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phó tổng thống sẽ đọc diễn văn vào ngày mai. (The Vice President will deliver a speech tomorrow.)
  • Bà ấy đã từng là phó tổng thống trong hai nhiệm kỳ. (She served as Vice President for two terms.)
  • Phó tổng thống chủ trì cuộc họp khi tổng thống vắng mặt. (The Vice President chairs the meeting in the President's absence.)

Advanced Usage

• The role and power of a Vice President can vary significantly between different countries and political systems.
• In some systems, the Vice President primarily serves a ceremonial role, while in others, they may preside over a legislative body or take on important administrative portfolios.

Variants and Related Words

• Phó Tổng thống đương nhiệm (n): Incumbent Vice President.
• Phó Tổng thống tân cử (n): Vice President-elect.
• Văn phòng Phó Tổng thống (n): Office of the Vice President.

Synonyms

• Second-in-command (general term for the person ranked directly below the leader).
• Deputy President.

Related Idioms

• : To hold the office of Vice President.
  • Ông ấy giữ chức phó tổng thống từ năm 2020. (He has held the office of Vice President since 2020.)