stand-in leader
nounUK /ˈstænd ɪn ˈliː.dər/
US /ˈstænd ɪn ˈliː.dɚ/
A person who leads a group for a little while when the real leader is away.
When the teacher was sick, the stand-in leader helped the class line up.
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2. Someone who takes charge of a game or activity until the usual person returns.
Mia was the stand-in leader of the game while the coach got water.
3. A person chosen to speak or act for a group at a meeting.
The stand-in leader told everyone about the new playground rules.
4. A helper who guides a team when the main guide is busy.
Our stand-in leader showed the visitors where to sit.