second-in-command

Übersetzungen

second-in-commandsubstantiv
seconds-in-command
Pl.
Lexicalized compound denoting a deputy or the position of deputy.
adjointSens général : personne placée juste après le chef dans la hiérarchie.
When the captain was wounded, her second-in-command took charge of the ship.
Lorsque le capitaine a été blessé, son adjoint a pris le commandement du navire.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
secondEmploi plus fréquent dans un contexte militaire, naval ou hiérarchique.
Synonyme
number two
right-hand (right-hand man/right-hand person)
second-in-commandadjektiv
Attributive use before nouns (e.g., "second-in-command officer").
adjointS'emploie pour une personne ou une fonction subordonnée au chef.
The second-in-command officer briefed the platoon.
L'officier adjoint a informé le peloton.

Definitionen

second-in-commandsubstantiv
A person who ranks immediately below the commanding officer or leader; a deputy.
When the captain was wounded, her second-in-command took charge of the ship.
The position or status of being deputy to a leader.
He turned down promotion and remained in second-in-command.
second-in-commandadjektiv
Holding the role of deputy leader; ranking immediately below the person in charge.
The second-in-command officer briefed the platoon.