Definition

Noun: 1. An executive officer ranking immediately below a president: A vice president is a high-ranking official in an organization, government, or company whose position is second in command to the president. They are typically first in the line of succession. 2. May serve in the president's place under certain circumstances: A primary role of the vice president is to assume the duties and responsibilities of the president if the president is unable to serve, due to absence, illness, resignation, or death.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• "Vice President-elect": Refers to a person who has been elected to the office of Vice President but has not yet been sworn in or assumed the duties.
  • The Vice President-elect attended briefings with the outgoing administration.

Variants and Related Words

• V.P., VP: Common abbreviations for Vice President.
  • Please direct the report to the V.P. of Finance.
• Vice Presidency (n): The office, term, or function of a vice president.
  • Her vice presidency was marked by several key diplomatic initiatives.

Synonyms

• Second-in-command: A person next in authority to the leader.
• Deputy: A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
• Lieutenant: A deputy or substitute acting for a superior.

Noun

1. an executive officer ranking immediately below a president; may serve in the president's place under certain circumstances