stand-in
nounUK /ˈstænd ɪn/
US /ˈstænd ɪn/
A stand-in is a person who takes someone else's place for a while.
The actor's stand-in waited on set while the lights were fixed.
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2. A person who does another person's job for a short time.
She acted as a stand-in for the manager during the meeting.
3. A person who looks like a famous actor and does simple scenes for them.
The movie star used a stand-in for the wide shots.
4. Something used in place of another thing for a short time.
This box is just a stand-in for a real table.