free agent

• Человек, не связанный никакими договорными обязательствами и свободный в принятии собственных решений, особенно в спортивном или деловом контексте.

A person who is not bound by any contractual obligations and is free to make their own choices, especially in sports or business contexts.

1. Uncontracted playerB2formal

   A professional athlete who is not under contract to any team and is free to sign with any team.

   Свободный агент

   • The star quarterback became a free agent after his contract expired.
   • Several teams are competing to sign the top free agent.
   • He entered free agency hoping to secure a better deal.

2. Independent personB2informal

   A person who is not bound by commitments or obligations and can act independently.

   Свободный человек

   • After quitting his job, he felt like a free agent for the first time.
   • She's a free agent in life, traveling wherever she wants.
   • Being a free agent allows him to choose his own projects.