second-in-command

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die als Stellvertreter oder Vertretung eines Befehlshabers oder Leiters handelt und bei Bedarf dessen Aufgaben übernimmt.

A noun referring to a person who acts as a deputy or substitute for a commander, taking over their duties when necessary.

1. Deputy or assistant leaderB2formal

   A person who is next in authority to the leader or commander, and can take over their duties if needed.

   Stellvertreter

   • The second-in-command took charge when the captain fell ill.
   • She served as the second-in-command during the military operation.
   • The manager appointed him as her second-in-command for the project.

   Synonymeaideassistantbackupdeputylieutenantright-hand manunderstudyvice