incumbent

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die derzeit ein bestimmtes Amt oder eine Position innehat; auch etwas, das als Pflicht oder Verantwortung auferlegt ist bzw. notwendig ist.

Describes a person currently holding a specific office or position; also used to describe something that is necessary as a duty or responsibility.

1. Currently holding a positionB2formal

   Describing a person who currently holds a specific office or position.

   Amtierend

   • The incumbent president is running for re-election.
   • The incumbent CEO announced his retirement.
   • She is the incumbent mayor of the city.

   Synonymecurrentexistingpresentreigningsitting

2. Necessary or obligatoryC1formal

   Used to describe something that is necessary as a duty or responsibility.

   Verpflichtend

   • It is incumbent upon the government to ensure public safety.
   • He felt it incumbent to report the incident to the authorities.
   • It is incumbent on all citizens to obey the law.

   Synonymebindingcompulsoryimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

   Antonymeoptional

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die gegenwärtig eine bestimmte Position, ein Amt oder eine Rolle innehat, besonders im politischen oder beruflichen Kontext.

A noun referring to a person who currently holds a specific office, position, or role, especially in a political or professional context.

1. Current office holderB2formal

   A person who currently holds a specific office or position, especially in politics.

   Amtsinhaber

   • The incumbent won the election by a narrow margin.
   • The incumbent mayor decided not to run for re-election.
   • Voters often favor the incumbent over a challenger.

   Synonymeholderoccupantoffice-bearerofficeholderofficial