Meaning of the word quarterback in English
What does quarterback mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quarterback
US /ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚ.bæk/
UK /ˈkwɔː.tə.bæk/
Noun
a player in American football who directs the team's offensive plays and throws the ball to other players
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The quarterback threw a perfect spiral for a touchdown.
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A good quarterback needs to be a strong leader.
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Verb
to lead or direct an activity or project
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She was chosen to quarterback the new marketing campaign.
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He's good at quarterbacking complex projects.
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