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Deputize (Verb)

Act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The school principal will deputize for the vice principal during her maternity leave.
Due to her colleague's illness, she was asked to deputize at the conference.
When the mayor is away, his deputy will deputize and assume his duties.
Her assistant manager will deputize for her while she is attending the training program.
A team member will deputize as the project leader if the current leader is unable to attend the meeting.

Appoint as a substitute.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.