someone whose job is the second most important in a department or organization, and who takes the responsibilities of the most important person in some situations
Synonyms and related words
General words for business people and managers
account executive
administrator
agent
1a
used in job titles
the deputy ambassador to Sweden
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe workers
acting
auxiliary
auxiliary
2
a police officer in some parts of the US who does the sheriff’s job when the sheriff is away
Synonyms and related words
Police officers
bobby
cadet
captain
3
an elected member of parliament in some countries, for example France
Synonyms and related words
Individual government officials
agent
alderman
alderwoman
deputy
noun countable
US /ˈdepjəti/
Word Forms
singular
deputy
plural
deputies
DEFINITIONS3
1
someone whose job is the second most important in a department or organization, and who takes the responsibilities of the most important person in some situations
Synonyms and related words
General words for business people and managers
account executive
administrator
agent
1a
used in job titles
the deputy ambassador to Sweden
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe workers
acting
auxiliary
auxiliary
2
a police officer in some parts of the U.S. who does the sheriff’s job when the sheriff is away
Synonyms and related words
Police officers
bobby
cadet
captain
3
an elected member of a legislature in some countries, for example France