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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(film) A person of similar size and shape to an actor who substitutes for or replaces that actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, but who, unlike a double, does not appear in the film..
They used a stand-in to set up the lighting so that the actor did not have to be there during the lengthy process.
France's own stand-in stand-off Trinh-Duc missed with a drop-goal when well set but then set off on a curving run through a scattered defensive line which carried him deep into enemy territory until Weepu's desperate tap-tackle finally brought him down.
Beans, corn, and even chopped broccoli work not just as stand-ins but can elevate a meal. Each brings its unique texture and flavor profile.
Use stand-in when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Stand-in means (film) A person of similar size and shape to an actor who substitutes for or replaces that actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, but who, unlike a double, does not appear in the film..
Common synonyms include substitute, relief, backup, backup man.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
They used a stand-in to set up the lighting so that the actor did not have to be there during the lengthy process.
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