Stand in
/ˈstand ˌin/B1
Intermediate
1. To take someone's place temporarily, often in a role or position.
- Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow?
- The understudy had to stand in when the lead actor fell ill.
- During the manager's absence, her assistant stood in to handle daily operations.
- I had to stand in for Jane yesterday when she was stuck in traffic.
- When the goalie was injured, another player had to stand in as the goalkeeper.
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