stand-ins

[US]/[ˈstændɪn]/
[UK]/[ˈstændɪn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who temporarily replace other people, especially in a film or television production.; A substitute or replacement.; In a game, a player who temporarily takes the place of an absent player.

Phrases & Collocations

using stand-ins

stand-in actor

be stand-ins

hired stand-ins

stand-in role

as stand-ins

stand-in performance

were stand-ins

become stand-ins

Example Sentences

the director used stand-ins to rehearse the complex fight scene.

during the photoshoot, we often use stand-ins for background extras.

the injured actor had several stand-ins ready to take his place.

for safety reasons, stand-ins performed the dangerous stunt.

the production team hired experienced stand-ins for the lead actor.

we needed stand-ins to simulate a large crowd at the rally.

the child actor’s stand-in was crucial for long filming hours.

the director carefully selected stand-ins who resembled the actors.

the stand-in had to mimic the actor's mannerisms perfectly.

using stand-ins saved time and reduced the risk of injury on set.

the film required several stand-ins for the horse riding scenes.

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