deputy

vice, sostituto

Una persona subito sotto il responsabile, che lo aiuta e può sostituirlo quando serve.

In inglese semplice: A person just below a leader who helps them and can do their job when needed.

• The director sent her deputy.
• He became deputy head of the school.
• A sheriff’s deputy stopped the car.

Sinonimi: second-in-command, assistant

Espressioni comuni: deputy director, deputy head, sheriff’s deputy

delegato, rappresentante

Una persona scelta ufficialmente per agire per conto di un’altra persona o di un gruppo.

In inglese semplice: Someone officially chosen to act for another person or group.

• The prince appointed a deputy.
• She sent a deputy to represent her at the meeting.
• His deputy had authority to sign the agreement.

Come si usa: deputy for someone (She acted as deputy for the absent chairperson.)

Sinonimi: representative, substitute, proxy

Espressioni comuni: act as deputy, deputy for someone, appointed deputy

deputato

Un membro eletto dell’Assemblea nazionale francese.

In inglese semplice: An elected member of France’s National Assembly.

• She was elected a deputy in France.
• The deputies debated the proposed law.
• Each deputy represents a French constituency.

Sinonimi: MP, legislator

Espressioni comuni: French deputy, elected deputy, deputy in parliament