stand-in (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstændɪn/
Definition
A person or thing that takes the place of another, especially temporarily.
Examples
She was hired as a stand-in for the lead singer who had to take a leave of absence.
The actor's stand-in performed all the dangerous stunts.
He served as a stand-in father figure for his younger siblings after their parents passed away.
How to Use stand-in
- stand-in for (prepositional phrase)
- To temporarily replace someone or something. — "The understudy was a stand-in for the lead actor who had laryngitis."
- act as a stand-in (collocation)
- To serve as a temporary replacement. — "He was asked to act as a stand-in for the best man who was ill."
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