transitive. To take the place of (a person) at some work or labour; to relieve (another) by taking a turn at work. Now U.S.
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释义 | society > occupation and work > working > [verb (transitive)] > relieve (a person) at work (4) spell1595 transitive. To take the place of (a person) at some work or labour; to relieve (another) by taking a turn at work. Now U.S. shift1673 transitive. To cause (a set of workmen) to change places with another set. Also said of a gang of workmen: To replace (another gang or set) as a… relay1788 transitive. To place or arrange (esp. horses or people) in relays; to provide with, or replace by, fresh relays. Now historical and rare. to cover for1968 (a) To cover up for (a wrongdoer): see sense to cover up 4 at phrasal verbs; (b) to carry out the essential duties of (a fellow employee, esp. a… |
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