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Definition stand in in British English

stand in phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to do someone else's job temporarily while they are not available to do it

Example

Lorraine was ready to stand in if Helen got sick.

Example

I'll be standing in for Peter while he's away.

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Definition stand in in British English