Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deputy-chief
noun
/ˈdɛp.ju.ti ˈtʃiːf/
Definition
A deputy chief is a person who acts as the second-in-command in a certain organization, department, or unit.
Examples
- The deputy chief will lead the team in the absence of the chief.
- She was appointed as the deputy chief of police last year.
- The deputy chief organized the emergency response plan.
Meaning
The role typically involves assisting the chief in their duties and stepping in when the chief is unavailable.
Synonyms
- assistant chief
- second-in-command
- vice chief
