| 词组 | act for |
| 释义 | phraseact for act for sb if someone, especially a lawyer, acts for you, you employ them to deal with something for you or speak for you in a court of law: Lawyers acting for ex-smokers are suing the big tobacco companies for billions of dollars. The buyer of the painting said he was acting for an American client, who wished to remain anonymous.■ SIMILAR TO: represent act for1. To be a representative for someone else. Because I have power of attorney for my mother, I can act for her in legal and financial matters when she is no longer able to do so. 2. To perform a job or role in place of the person that usually does it. Yes, Kayla usually leads this project, but I am acting for her while she is on maternity leave. act for someone1. to represent someone in an official capacity; to represent the interests of someone. Don't worry. I am acting for the owner. I am his real estate agent. 2. to take action when the proper person fails to take action. I had to act for her since she was out of town. |
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