B2nounformalworkpolitics
US/ˈdep.jə.ti/
UK/ˈdep.jə.ti/
a person who is the second in rank and can act in place of a leader or manager
In context
The deputy will run the office while the director is abroad.
She was appointed deputy head of the school last fall.
The deputy mayor spoke at the opening of the new library.
Words that go with deputy
noun + noun
- deputy directorThe deputy director signed the report.
- deputy mayorThe deputy mayor replaced him for the day.
- deputy headThe deputy head handles discipline at our school.
- deputy prime ministerThe deputy prime minister visited the flood area.
verb + noun
- appoint a deputyThe chairman appointed a deputy to help him.
verb + preposition
- act as deputyHe acts as deputy when the manager is away.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is the deputy of the director.Correct: He is the deputy director.