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second-in-command

Translations

second-in-commandnoun
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.
Additional translations
secondEmploi plus fréquent dans un contexte militaire, naval ou hiérarchique.
Synonyms
lieutenant
assistant
aide-de-camp
second
adjutant
vice
number two
right-hand (right-hand man/right-hand person)
deputy
second-in-commandadjective
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.
Synonyms
deputy
assistant
vice
number-two
right-hand
second
subordinate

Definitions

second-in-commandnoun
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-commandadjective
Holding the role of deputy leader; ranking immediately below the person in charge.
The second-in-command officer briefed the platoon.
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