Stand-in meaning
The definition of a stand in is someone who fills in for another person, often temporarily.
An example of a stand-in is an understudy who goes on for the star when the star loses her voice.
noun
A person of similar size and shape to an actor that "stands-in" for the actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, 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.
noun
One who substitutes for an actor while the lights and camera are adjusted or during hazardous action.
noun
A substitute.
noun
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A person who serves as a substitute for a film or television actor or actress as while lights and cameras are being adjusted.
noun
Any substitute for another.
noun
Origin of stand-in
- to stand in
From Wiktionary