Deputy

A deputy is a person who helps someone do their job when they are not there.  "Deputy" is a rank or title.  It usually refers to someone who is "second-in-command".  For example: a "Deputy Master" is someone who will take over the responsibilities of the Master when the Master is not there.  A "deputy conductor" will conduct an orchestra when the main (principal) conductor is not there.  It is similar to an "assistant".  Someone who is working as a deputy will deputize (stand in for someone else).

Sometimes other terms are used such as "vice".  A vice-president will take over the responsibilities of the president when he (or she) is not there or is ill.

category:Occupations