Opposite Number (Noun)
Meaning
A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The head of the marketing department was the opposite number to the CEO in making important decisions.
- The office manager was the opposite number to the branch manager in carrying out day-to-day operations.
- She was the United Nations' opposite number to the diplomat from another country.
- They found their opposite number, a potential business partner, at the conference.
- He believed the head of the rival company to be his opposite number in terms of business skills and acumen.