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deputy

/ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputynoun

deputies

/ˈdɛpjʊti/

Translations

The deputy took over the meeting when the manager was absent.

Заместитель взял на себя проведение собрания, когда менеджер отсутствовал.

The deputy was elected to represent the district in the parliament.

Депутат был избран для представления округа в парламенте.

Additional translations

Definitions

A person appointed as a substitute with the power to act.

The deputy took over the meeting when the manager was unavailable.

A second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent.

The sheriff's deputy was responsible for maintaining order in the town.

A member of a legislative body, especially in certain countries.

The deputy presented the new bill to the parliament for consideration.

Synonyms

deputyadjective

/ˈdepjʊti/

/ˈdepjəti/

Attributive use before a noun (e.g., deputy director) functions adjectivally.

Definitions

Relating to, holding, or designating the position of a deputy; subordinate to a principal office-holder.

She accepted the deputy editor position with enthusiasm.