Definition of "deputising" [deputising]

• Present participle of deputise. (verb)

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• "That intense enjoyment meant Cook was sorry to have been overlooked as England Twenty20 captain during two recent matches against the West Indies – with Graeme Swann deputising for the injured Stuart Broad."
• "Instead Harlequins' Chris Robshaw has been summoned as cover for the injured Joe Worsley (neck), with Alex Corbisiero deputising for David Wilson (ankle)."
• "Incredibly, Steve Round, the assistant Everton coach deputising for David Moyes, managed to top that."