quarterback

• Nom désignant le joueur offensif au football américain qui dirige le jeu de son équipe et effectue généralement les passes.

A noun referring to the offensive player in American football who directs the team's plays and typically throws passes.

1. Player positionB1formalamericansport

   The offensive player in American football who directs the team's plays and typically throws passes.

   Quart-arrière

   • The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wide receiver.
   • He has been the team's starting quarterback for three seasons.
   • The quarterback called an audible at the line of scrimmage.

   Synonymesfield generalsignal caller

2. Role in the gameB1formalamericansport

   The position of the player who stands behind the center and leads the offensive strategy.

   Quart-arrière

   • She studied the role of the quarterback in modern football.
   • The quarterback position requires strong leadership skills.
   • He was drafted to play quarterback for the national team.

   Synonymesfield generalsignal caller

• Verbe signifiant diriger ou orienter une activité, une équipe ou un projet, souvent avec un contrôle stratégique.

A verb meaning to direct or lead an activity, team, or project, often with strategic oversight.

1. Play the quarterback positionB2formalamericansport

   To play the position of quarterback in American football, responsible for directing the team's offensive plays.

   Jouer comme quart-arrière

   • He quarterbacks for the local high school team.
   • She learned to quarterback from her older brother.
   • The coach decided to quarterback the rookie in the final game.

2. Lead or directB2informalamericansport

   To lead, direct, or manage a group or project, often in a strategic manner.

   Diriger, piloter

   • She quarterbacks the marketing team with great skill.
   • He quarterbacks the entire project from start to finish.
   • They need someone to quarterback the new initiative.

   Synonymescoordinatedirectguideheadleadmanageorchestraterunsteersupervise