Pronunciation: /ækt fɔr/
noun a person or group that represents or acts on behalf of someone or something
A1 I will act for you while you are away on vacation.
A2 She was appointed to act for the company in their absence.
B1 The lawyer will act for the defendant in court.
B2 The substitute teacher will act for the regular teacher during her maternity leave.
C1 The ambassador was chosen to act for the country in the peace negotiations.
C2 The CEO decided to act for the shareholders and make a bold decision for the future of the company.
preposition used to indicate the person or thing for which an action is done or on whose behalf it is done
A1 I will act for my friend while she is on vacation.
A2 The lawyer will act for the defendant in court.
B1 As a substitute teacher, I often act for regular teachers when they are absent.
B2 The ambassador will act for the government in negotiations with other countries.
C1 The CEO has authorized me to act for the company in all financial matters.
C2 The power of attorney allows me to act for my elderly relative in legal and financial affairs.
formal The lawyer will act for the defendant in court.
informal I'll act for you in the meeting tomorrow.
slang I'll be your wingman and act for you at the party.
figurative The mentor will act for the student in navigating their career path.
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