coach

²coach

verb

Definition of COACH

intransitive verb

1

: to go in a coach

2

: to instruct, direct, or prompt as a coach

transitive verb

1

: to train intensively (as by instruction and demonstration) <coach pupils>

2

: to act as coach of <coach tennis> <coach a team>

— coach·able \ˈkō-chə-bəl\ adjective

— coach·er noun

Examples of COACH

1. He coaches the tennis star.
2. He has coached the team for several years.
3. She coached the U.S. gymnastics team at the Olympics.
4. He has coached at the college level for many years.
5. The lawyer admitted to coaching the witness.
6. It was clear that the witness had been coached by her lawyer on how to answer the questions.

First Known Use of COACH

1630

Related to COACH

Synonyms: guide, counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor

Related Words: godfather; direct, engineer, steer, sway; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see, squire; oversee, superintend, supervise; drill, train; brief, enlighten, inform; instruct, school, teach, tutor; inculcate, indoctrinate; cultivate, foster, nurture

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