stand in



stand in (for someone)

to substitute for someone; to serve in someone's place. The famous opera singer was ill, and an inexperienced singer had to stand in for her. The new singer was grateful for the opportunity to stand in.
See also: stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Pankaja-Hinduism
PetePEETEnglish
MÁEdÓC-Ancient Irish
Lovel-English (Rare)
JoabJO-ab (English)Biblical
Maloney[mə'ləuni]