Deputise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Appoint as a substitute.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The manager asked John to deputise for him while he was away on a business trip.
- She agreed to deputise as a lecturer for the semester because the regular teacher fell ill.
- The choir singer was asked to deputise for the lead vocalist who was out on tour.
- Since the team captain was injured, a younger player was chosen to deputise for the rest of the season.
- The experienced employee offered to deputise for her manager while she was on maternity leave.