stand in for

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. sustituir

I'm here to stand in for Becky. She couldn't come.Estoy aquí para sustituir a Becky. No pudo venir.

b. substituir

Who will stand in for you in your absence?¿Quién lo va a substituir en su ausencia?

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