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second-in-command

/ˈsɛk.ənd ɪn kəˈmænd/

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noun

/ˈsɛk.ənd ɪn kəˈmænd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который действует как заместитель или замена командира, принимая на себя его обязанности при необходимости.

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.

    ruЗаместитель

    • 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.

    Synonymsaideassistantbackupdeputylieutenantright-hand manunderstudyvice

Forms
  • seconds-in-command plural form
  • seconds-in-command's possessive plural form
  • second-in-command's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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