Definitions

1. noun

a person appointed or elected to act in the place of another, especially a police officer or a government official

“The mayor appointed a deputy to oversee the city’s emergency services during her absence.”

2. verb

to act as or replace another person in a position or role

“She will deputy for the manager while he is on vacation.”

3. adjective

acting as a deputy or assistant to someone

“The deputy mayor was present at the meeting to support the mayor’s decision.”