CEFR B2

backup man

noun

Meaning

A person who is trained or prepared to do a job if the main person is unable to, or a person who supports another in a particular role.

Examples

The understudy was ready to go on stage as the backup man for the lead actor.
She was hired as a backup man for the project manager in case of emergencies.

Synonyms: substitute, replacement, deputy, stand-in

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backup man (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbækʌp mæn/

Definition

A person who is trained or prepared to do a job if the main person is unable to, or a person who supports another in a particular role.

Examples

The understudy was ready to go on stage as the backup man for the lead actor.
She was hired as a backup man for the project manager in case of emergencies.

How to Use backup man

backup man for (prepositional phrase): Someone who supports a specific person or role. — "He was the backup man for the team captain throughout the season."

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