Selene is able to temporarily assume the appearance of others.

In these cases, the emphasis is on the character temporarily assuming the referee's role.

Richard Bravman, who is chief executive and vice chairman, will temporarily assume the chairman's post.

Tess now temporarily assumes her boss's identity, only to be accused of stealing the senior woman's ideas.

In their poetry a god who wishes to "appear" to a mortal temporarily assumes the likeness of a man.

Every day, for a few hours, Sergh would at least temporarily assume an upright position and visit the magnificent gardens of the lower floors.

Joseph Benincasa, director of development, will temporarily assume the duties of general manager.

Mr. Schmidt will temporarily assume the responsibilities of president.

While he recovered, the command of the division was temporarily assumed by General Putzier.

He offers Winters, one of the senior operatives, the opportunity to temporarily assume Morrow's position.