Pronunciation: /stænd ɪn fɔːr/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I had to stand in for my friend at work when she was sick.
A2 Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow? I have a doctor's appointment.
B1 The substitute teacher had to stand in for the regular teacher who was on maternity leave.
B2 The vice president stood in for the president during his absence at the conference.
C1 The understudy had to stand in for the lead actor when he fell ill on opening night.
C2 The diplomat stood in for the ambassador at the United Nations meeting.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I will stand in for my friend at the meeting if she can't make it.
A2 Can you stand in for me at work tomorrow? I have a doctor's appointment.
B1 The substitute teacher will stand in for the regular teacher while she is on maternity leave.
B2 I had to stand in for my boss at the conference last minute.
C1 The vice president stood in for the president during his absence at the important summit.
C2 As the deputy manager, she often stands in for the CEO at board meetings.
formal The substitute teacher will stand in for the regular teacher while she is on maternity leave.
informal Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow? I have a doctor's appointment.
slang I need someone to stand in for me at work this weekend. Any takers?
figurative The new intern will stand in for the experienced employee until he returns from his vacation.
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