stand-in

UK
/ˈstænd ɪn/
US
/ˈstænd ɪn/

Translations

stand-innoun
stand-ins
pl
UK
/ˈstænd ɪn/
US
/ˈstænd ɪn/
The actor was sick, so they used a stand-in for the scene.
Актёр заболел, поэтому для сцены использовали замену.
The stand-in performed the dangerous stunts in the movie.
Дублёр выполнял опасные трюки в фильме.
Additional translations
stand-inadjective
UK
/ˈstænd ɪn/
US
/ˈstænd ɪn/
The stand-in teacher did a great job with the class.
Замещающий учитель отлично справился с классом.
He was hired as a stand-in manager during the transition period.
Его наняли как временного менеджера на период перехода.

Definitions

stand-innoun
A person who temporarily takes the place of another, especially in a role or job.
The actor was unavailable, so a stand-in was used for the rehearsal.
A substitute or replacement for someone or something.
The teacher was sick, so a stand-in was called to cover the class.
stand-inadjective
Serving as a temporary substitute or replacement for someone or something.
The stand-in teacher did a great job managing the class while the regular teacher was on leave.