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NounSino-Korean: 代理
- 1
substitute
The act of handling something on behalf of somebody else.
Korean definition: 다른 사람을 대신하여 일을 처리함.
Seunggyu was absent from work, so I worked as his substitute.
This award was accepted by the son on behalf of his late father.
- 2
A position between a general employee and a section chief in a company, or a person in such a position.
Korean definition: 회사에서 일반 사원과 과장 사이에 있는 직위. 또는 그 직위에 있는 사람.
My husband was promoted to assistant manager just one year after joining the company.
The team leader shared with Assistant Manager Kim his know-how for handling work efficiently.
- 3
A position that replaces the duty of another position in an organization such as a company, or the person in such a position.
Korean definition: 회사 등의 조직에서 다른 직위의 직무를 대신하는 직위. 또는 그 직위에 있는 사람.
My mother, a university professor, served as vice president and was then appointed acting president.
Because the vice president was suddenly hospitalized, Department Head Kim took over as acting vice president.