Stand-in

Pronunciation: /ˈstænd- ˈɪn/

Stand-in (noun)

  1. A person who fills a role for a short time when the usual person is not available.
  2. A substitute actor or performer who takes part when the main person cannot perform.

Examples

  • A stand-in filled in when the speaker was ill.
  • The manager hired a stand-in for the busy week.

Stand-in (adjective)

  1. Used to describe something that acts as a temporary replacement for the real thing.

Examples

  • We used a stand-in key until the real one arrived.
  • The stand-in plan worked when the original failed.