Stand in for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

STAND-in-for

UK

stˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː

stand-IN-for

Definition

To temporarily do someone else's job or take their place because they are unavailable.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal phrasal verb often used for jobs, performances, classes, meetings, etc. The person replacing is not permanent. Common with 'for someone': 'stand in for the manager'. Not the same as 'replace,' which can be permanent.

• Spanish: sustituir a - reemplazar a
• Portuguese (BR): substituir - representar
• Portuguese (PT): substituir - representar
• Chinese (Simplified): 代替 - 替代
• Chinese (Traditional): 代替 - 替代
• Hindi: की जगह लेना - की तरफ़ से आना
• Arabic: يحل محل - ينوب عن
• Bengali: অবস্থানে থাকা - বদলি করা
• Russian: замещать - подменять
• Japanese: 代理を務める
• Vietnamese: làm thay - thay thế tạm thời
• Korean: 대신하다
• Turkish: yerine geçmek - vekalet etmek
• Urdu: عارضی طور پر جگہ لینا - بدل بننا
• Indonesian: thay thế tạm thời - làm thay

Example Sentences

Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow?

basic

Our coach asked me to stand in for Sarah during practice.

basic

Will you stand in for the receptionist while she is on vacation?

basic

I had to stand in for my boss at the last minute today.

natural

She’s nervous because she has to stand in for the lead actor tonight.

natural

If you can’t make it, I’ll stand in for you.

natural