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proxy
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. representation
  2. 2. agency
  3. 3. proxy
Acting on behalf of someone else or substituting for them. It is used in contexts like a representative handling business for another person, or as a prefix meaning "acting" or "proxy," such as an acting manager.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I will be leading today's lecture in the professor's place.

Sentence 2

To get to the point — attending by proxy is perfectly fine this time.

Sentence 3

Why do I have to go on a business trip as someone's proxy!?

Sentence 4

Hmm, don't you need the actual person's permission to act on their behalf?

Sentence 5

I was suddenly asked to be someone's substitute and totally panicked!