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double-team

/ˈdʌb.əl tiːm/

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verb

/ˈdʌb.əl tiːm/C1formalamericansport
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия двух людей, работающих вместе, чтобы противостоять, атаковать или оказывать давление на одного человека, часто в спорте или неформальных контекстах.

A verb used to describe the act of two people working together to confront, attack, or pressure a single person, often in sports or informal contexts.

  1. Cover with two defensive playersB2informalsport

    To assign two defenders to guard or block a single offensive player, typically in basketball or other team sports.

    ruУдвоить защиту

    • The coach decided to double-team the star player to limit his scoring.
    • They double-teamed the forward every time he got the ball.
    • Double-teaming can be risky if the other team has good passers.

    Synonymsdouble uptrap

Forms
  • double-teamed past participle
  • double-teamed past simple
  • double-teaming present participle
  • double-teams third person singular