deputy

CEFRB1

/ˈdɛpjəti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who acts for another person, especially in an official job.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.

Examples

  • He appointed John to act as his deputy.

  • He will be my deputy while I am away.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈdepjəɾi]
  • [ˈdɛpəɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The name for a member of legislature in some countries.

  2. One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.

  3. A member of the French National Assembly.

More examples

In context

  • I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns.

  • As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.

  • The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.

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Origin

noun

From French député, from Late Latin deputatus (“appointed”).