stand in
/ˈstænd ɪn/
noun
- A person who takes the place of another, especially temporarily or in a performance.
- The actor was sick, so a stand-in performed the scene for lighting tests.
- She worked as a stand-in for the lead actress during rehearsals.
- When the manager was on vacation, a stand-in handled the daily operations.
- Something used as a substitute for another thing.
- This toy car is just a stand-in until the real part arrives.
- We used a cardboard box as a stand-in for a table at the picnic.
- The old bridge served as a stand-in for the ruined castle in the film.
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