second-in-command

noun
UK: /ˌsekənd ɪn kəˈmɑːnd/
US: /ˌsekənd ɪn kəˈmænd/

  1. The person who is next in authority to the leader of a group.

    1. He is the second-in-command of the police station.
    2. As second-in-command, she takes over when the boss is out of the office.

  2. An officer who is immediately subordinate to a commanding officer.

    1. The second-in-command organized the troops for the mission.
    2. Having served as second-in-command for years, she was ready to lead the unit.

Synonyms

deputy second lieutenant assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "second-in-command" in English means: The person who is next in authority to the leader of a group., An officer who is immediately subordinate to a commanding officer..

The phonetic transcription of "second-in-command" is /ˌsekənd ɪn kəˈmɑːnd/ in British English and /ˌsekənd ɪn kəˈmænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "second-in-command": deputy, second, lieutenant, assistant.

Example usage of "second-in-command": "He is the second-in-command of the police station.". More examples on the page.