noun🔗ShareOne appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office"As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff."politicsgovernmentstatepositionjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners."The mine's deputy ensured the safety of the miners by installing and removing props. "jobindustrytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif"The deputy from the rural district spoke passionately about improving local schools. "politicsgovernmentstatepersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)"The new deputy in the Dáil Éireann will be responsible for education policy. "politicsgovernmentnationstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(United States): a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency"The deputy sheriff arrived at the school to help with the safety patrol. "policejobgovernmentlawpersonorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deputise"The teacher deputized a student to collect the homework assignments. "governmentpoliticsjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
