Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-team
verb
/ˈdʌbəl tiːm/
Definition
To defend against or confront an opponent with two players working together.
Examples
- The players decided to double-team the star forward to prevent him from scoring.
- In basketball, it’s common to double-team a player who is consistently making shots.
- During the debate, the team members chose to double-team their opponent with united arguments.
Meaning
The act of having two individuals collaborate to tackle a challenge or an opponent, especially in sports.
Synonyms
- collaborate
- double up
- team up
- cooperate
