Stand in
verb
To take someone else's place.
He stood in for the sick actor in the play
Often appears as...
- stand in for someone
- stand in the gap
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To act as a substitute.
I'll stand in for you at the meeting when you are away
Often appears as...
- stand in at the meeting
- stand in for a colleague
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To block, obstruct.
Your fears are standing in your way of success
Often appears as...
- standing in the way
- fear stands in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To take someone else's place.
He stood in for the sick actor in the play
Often appears as...
- stand in for someone
- stand in the gap
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To act as a substitute.
I'll stand in for you at the meeting when you are away
Often appears as...
- stand in at the meeting
- stand in for a colleague
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To block, obstruct.
Your fears are standing in your way of success
Often appears as...
- standing in the way
- fear stands in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Replacement
Indicates a temporary role, filling in for someone who is unavailable.
Janet will stand in for the manager while he's on vacation.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Capability
Suggests the stand-in is capable of performing the absent person's duties.
Don't worry, Marcus can stand in for you and handle the presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3No Official Change
The position or role is not permanently changed; the original person is expected to return.
During her maternity leave, I will stand in for her as team lead.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Replacement
Indicates a temporary role, filling in for someone who is unavailable.
Janet will stand in for the manager while he's on vacation.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Capability
Suggests the stand-in is capable of performing the absent person's duties.
Don't worry, Marcus can stand in for you and handle the presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3No Official Change
The position or role is not permanently changed; the original person is expected to return.
During her maternity leave, I will stand in for her as team lead.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Replacement
Indicates a temporary role, filling in for someone who is unavailable.
Janet will stand in for the manager while he's on vacation.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Capability
Suggests the stand-in is capable of performing the absent person's duties.
Don't worry, Marcus can stand in for you and handle the presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3No Official Change
The position or role is not permanently changed; the original person is expected to return.
During her maternity leave, I will stand in for her as team lead.
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