in place of
• instead of.
• "eat raisins in place of junk food desserts"
Similar:
instead of,
as an alternative for,
rather than,
as a substitute for,
as a replacement for,
in exchange for,
in lieu of,
in someone's stead,
in place
• working or ready to work; established.
• "contingency plans should be in place"
• on the spot; not travelling any distance.
