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/
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Noun

a player in American football who directs the team's offensive plays and throws the ball to other players

Example:
The quarterback threw a perfect spiral for a touchdown.
A good quarterback needs to be a strong leader.

Verb

to lead or direct an activity or project

Example:
She was chosen to quarterback the new marketing campaign.
He's good at quarterbacking complex projects.