stand-in

[US]/ˈstændˌɪn/
[UK]/ˈstændˌɪn/

Translation

n.a substitute for another person or thing

Phrases & Collocations

stand-in player

stand-in role

be a stand-in

stand-in for

stand-in situation

stand-in actor

stand-ins

Example Sentences

the actor was ill, so a stand-in took his place on set.

during the rehearsal, a stand-in filled in for the lead singer.

he served as a stand-in for the injured athlete in training.

the stand-in had to mimic the star's movements perfectly.

a reliable stand-in is crucial for film production continuity.

the director chose a tall stand-in to match the actor's height.

she worked as a stand-in for several years before becoming an actress.

the stand-in’s role was to provide a body double for dangerous scenes.

the camera focused on the stand-in while the main actor rested.

finding a suitable stand-in with similar features was challenging.

the stand-in performed the stunt scene with impressive skill.

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