Cool MateMeaning of Deputy
a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does that person’s job when they are away
In simple words: A person appointed to act for another, especially in a government or organization.
Deputy in a sentence
- I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns.
- She was appointed deputy head of the school.
- A new deputy has not yet been appointed.
- She is acting as deputy to the chairman of the board.
- a former deputy chairman of the Democratic Party
- 23 women were among the 77 deputies elected.
How to use Deputy
Used in various contexts, including law enforcement and organizational roles. Considered formal and appropriate in professional settings, but may sound out of place in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
deputy + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'deputy' as a 'do-it-for-you' person, always ready to step in.
Related words
Collocations with Deputy
- acting
- former
- chief
- appoint (somebody as)
- act as
- chair
- chairman
- chief
- deputy to
- parliamentary
- opposition
- right-wing
- elect
Synonyms for Deputy
Common mistakes with Deputy
- Confused with 'deputy' as a standalone term without a clear noun.
- Misused as a verb instead of a noun.
- Learners may confuse 'deputy' with similar-sounding terms like 'deputize'.
Compare Deputy with Assistant, Aide, Representative, Substitute
Deputy appears in
Deputy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نائب
شخص يتم تعيينه ليمثل شخصًا آخر، خاصة في الحكومة أو المنظمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উপ-
একজন ব্যক্তি যাকে অন্য কারো জন্য কাজ করার জন্য নিযুক্ত করা হয়, বিশেষ করে সরকার বা কোনো সংগঠনে।
- GermanDeutsch
Stellvertreter/in
Eine Person, die ernannt wurde, um für eine andere Person einzuspringen, insbesondere in Regierung oder Organisation.
- SpanishEspañol
Subdirector/a, Adjunto/a, Representante
Una persona designada para actuar en lugar de otra, especialmente en un gobierno u organización.
- Persianفارسی
معاون
شخصی که برای انجام کارهای دیگری منصوب شده است، به ویژه در دولت یا سازمان.
- FrenchFrançais
Adjoint, Délégué
Une personne nommée pour agir à la place d'une autre, en particulier dans un gouvernement ou une organisation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उप-
एक व्यक्ति जिसे किसी दूसरे के लिए कार्य करने हेतु नियुक्त किया जाता है, विशेष रूप से सरकार या संगठन में।
- ItalianItaliano
Vice-
Una persona nominata per agire al posto di un'altra, specialmente in un governo o in un'organizzazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Substituto, Vice
Uma pessoa nomeada para agir em nome de outra, especialmente em um governo ou organização.
- RussianРусский
Заместитель
Человек, назначенный замещать другого, особенно в правительстве или организации.
- Urduاردو
نائب
ایک شخص جسے کسی دوسرے کی جگہ کام کرنے کے لیے مقرر کیا جاتا ہے، خاص طور پر حکومت یا تنظیم میں۔
- Chinese中文
副手, 副职
被任命代表他人行事的人，尤其是在政府或组织中。
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Frequently asked questions about Deputy
What does Deputy mean?
A person appointed to act for another, especially in a government or organization.
What is the definition of Deputy?
a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does that person’s job when they are away
How do you use Deputy in a sentence?
I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns.
Can you give another example of Deputy?
She was appointed deputy head of the school.
What are synonyms for Deputy?
Common alternatives include assistant, aide, proxy, representative, substitute.
What is the opposite of Deputy?
Opposite meanings include leader, chief, head.
What words go with Deputy?
It commonly pairs with acting, former, chief, appoint (somebody as), act as, chair, chairman, chief, deputy to, parliamentary, opposition, right-wing, elect.
What are common mistakes when using Deputy?
Confused with 'deputy' as a standalone term without a clear noun. Misused as a verb instead of a noun. Learners may confuse 'deputy' with similar-sounding terms like 'deputize'.
How do you pronounce Deputy?
US: /["/ˈdepjuti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdepjuti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Deputy?
Used in various contexts, including law enforcement and organizational roles. Considered formal and appropriate in professional settings, but may sound out of place in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Deputy?
"Deputy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.