Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
quarterback
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A player on a football team who lines up behind the center and is responsible for passing or handing off the ball.
Example Sentences
"The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wide receiver."
"She is training to become the starting quarterback for her college team."
"The quarterback called an audible before the snap."
V
verb
To play the position of quarterback; to direct or manage a situation or team.
Example Sentences
"He will quarterback the offense during the game."
"The leader will quarterback the project to ensure everything runs smoothly."
"They plan to quarterback the event to raise funds for charity."