INCUMBENT


Meaning of INCUMBENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnkʌmbənt ]

( incumbents)

1.

An incumbent is someone who holds an official post at a particular time. ( FORMAL )

In general, incumbents have a 94 per cent chance of being re-elected.

N-COUNT

Incumbent is also an adjective.

...the only candidate who defeated an incumbent senator.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

If it is incumbent upon you to do something, it is your duty or responsibility to do it. ( FORMAL )

It is incumbent upon all of us to make an extra effort.

ADJ : it v-link ADJ upon/on n to-inf

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