Definition cover for in American English

cover for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

to do someone's work while they are sick or not there

Example

I'm just covering for Mrs. Tyler, so please bear with me.

Synonyms and related words

work serve collaborate

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to protect someone from punishment, for example by telling a lie for them

Example

If Pauline asks where I am, will you cover for me?

Synonyms and related words

protect defend save

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