stand-in

noun

\ ˈstand-ˌin

Definition of stand-in

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : someone employed to occupy an actor's place while lights and camera are readied

2 : substitute

stand in

verb

stood in; standing in; stands in

Definition of stand in (Entry 2 of 2)

: to act as a stand-in

stand in with

: to be in a specially favored position with

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Verb

she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week

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stand-in

noun

: a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else for a period of time