league

• Substantiv, das eine Gruppe von Sportmannschaften oder -klubs bezeichnet, die in einem strukturierten Wettbewerb gegeneinander antreten, oder eine Gruppe von Personen, die durch ein gemeinsames Interesse oder Ziel verbunden sind.

A noun referring to a group of sports teams or clubs that compete against each other in a structured competition, or a group of people united by a common interest or goal.

1. Sports competition groupA2formalsport

   A group of sports teams or clubs that compete against each other over a period of time.

   Liga

   • Our team won the championship in the local football league.
   • He plays in a professional basketball league.
   • The league season starts in September.

   Synonymeassociationcircuitconferencedivisionfederation

2. Level or classB1informal

   A level of quality, skill, or ability.

   Niveau

   • She is in a different league when it comes to singing.
   • His cooking is out of my league.
   • That company is not in the same league as its competitors.

   Synonymecalibercategoryclassgradelevelrankstandingtier

3. Group of people or nationsB2formal

   A group of people, countries, or organizations united for a common purpose.

   Liga

   • The League of Nations was established after World War I.
   • They formed a league to protect the environment.
   • Several countries joined the trade league.

   Synonymeallianceassociationcoalitionconfederationconsortiumfederationunion

• Sich mit anderen zusammenschließen oder verbinden, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu verfolgen oder ein Bündnis zu bilden.

A verb meaning to join or unite with others for a common purpose or to form an alliance.

1. Join or uniteB2formal

   To join together with others for a common purpose or goal.

   Sich verbünden

   • The two companies leagued to develop new technology.
   • Several nations leagued together to combat climate change.
   • They leagued with local organizations to improve the community.

   Synonymeallyassociatebandcoalescecombineconfederatejoinunite

   Antonymedisunitedividepartseparatesplit