What is a deputy?
Q: What is a deputy?
A: A deputy is a person who helps someone do their job when they are not there.
Q: What is the usual meaning of "Deputy"?
A: "Deputy" is a rank or title that usually refers to someone who is "second-in-command".
Q: What does a "Deputy Master" do?
A: A "Deputy Master" will take over the responsibilities of the Master when the Master is not there.
Q: Who conducts an orchestra when the main conductor is not there?
A: A "deputy conductor" will conduct an orchestra when the main conductor is not there.
Q: What is someone who is working as a deputy doing?
A: Someone who is working as a deputy will deputize (stand in for someone else).
Q: What are other terms used to describe a deputy-like role?
A: Sometimes other terms are used such as "vice".
Q: What is the role of a vice-president?
A: The role of a vice-president is to take over the responsibilities of the president when he (or she) is not there or is ill.