Put up with current deputy (5-2)
I believe the answer is:
stand in
'deputy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'put up with current' is the wordplay.
'put up with' becomes 'stand' (both can mean to tolerate or bear).
'current' becomes 'in' (I've seen this in other clues).
'stand'+'in'='STAND-IN'
(Other definitions for stand in that I've seen before include "Representative" , "It could be night-watchman" , "Person who covers" , "Deputise; sail close to the shore" , "cover" .)