Second-in-command (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who relieves a commander.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The captain was away on leave, so the second-in-command, a seasoned lieutenant, took charge of the ship.
- In the event of the CEO's absence, the second-in-command would be responsible for making key business decisions.
- As the general's second-in-command, the colonel was tasked with leading the troops during the battle.
- When the principal fell ill, the second-in-command, the vice principal, took over the administration of the school.
- In the hierarchical structure of the organization, the second-in-command would assume the responsibilities of the CEO in case of an emergency.