deputy
noun · verbA2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Danh từ
noun- 1.
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
the deputy of a prince
The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.
As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.
Đồng nghĩa: lieutenant, representative, delegate, vice, vicegerent, number two
- 2.
(historical)(mining, historical) A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
- 3.
(government) The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.
- 4.
(US)(US, law enforcement) a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.
The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.
Deputy Jones was promoted to corporal today.
Động từ
verb- 1.
(informal, nonstandard)to deputise
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ine-pro From French député, from dēputātus (appointed).