incumbent
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
noun
R
a person who currently holds a job or position
The incumbent must complete all reports by Friday.
adjective
R
currently holding a job or position
The incumbent manager will train the new employee.
R
required as part of one's duty
It is incumbent on all team members to follow safety rules.
translation
a person who currently holds a job or position
currently holding a job or position; required as part of one's duty
Word Forms
Plural
incumbents