Meaning Of The Word Stand in

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stand in
phrasal verb: If you stand in for someone, you take their place or do their job, because they are ill or away.

stand in in American English
to be on good terms; be friendly

stand in in British English
verb: to act as a substitute

stand-in
countable noun: A stand-in is a person who takes someone else's place or does someone else's job for a while, for example because the other person is ill or away.

stand-in in American English
a person who serves as a substitute for a film or television actor or actress as while lights and cameras are being adjusted
noun: a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes

stand-in in British English
noun: a substitute for somebody in their absence

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