English / word
deputy
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a second-in-command or assistant who acts for a superior in their absence
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
In context
01
The deputy director will chair today's staff meeting.
02
She was appointed deputy head of the department.
Synonyms
assistant,delegate,representative
Antonyms
chief,leader,head
Collocations
deputy manager,deputy minister,deputy director