Definition of team
1 : a number of persons associated together in work or activity: such asa : a group on one side (as in football or a debate)b : crew, gang
2a : two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement; also : these with their harness and attached vehicleb : a draft animal often with harness and vehicle
3 : a group of animals: such asa : a brood especially of young pigs or ducksb : a matched group of animals for exhibition
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Examples of team in a Sentence
a doubles team in tennis
He is the best player on his team.
They are the worst team in baseball.
To get the job done more quickly, we split up into teams.
We worked as a team to put out the fire.
The company hired a team of lawyers to advise them.
a search and rescue team
A dog team pulled the sled.
Origin and Etymology of team
Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at 1tow
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of team
: of or performed by a team a team effort; also : marked by devotion to teamwork rather than individual achievement a team player
14th Century
First Known Use of team
14th century
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Definition of team
transitive verb
1 : to yoke or join in a team; also : to put together in a coordinated ensemble
2 : to convey or haul with a team
intransitive verb
1 : to form a team or association : join forces or efforts —often used with up
2 : to drive a team or motortruck
Examples of team in a Sentence
a show that teams two of television's funniest comedians
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First Known Use of team
1552
TEAM Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of team for English Language Learners
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: a group of people who compete in a sport, game, etc., against another group
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: a group of people who work together
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: a group of two or more animals used to pull a wagon, cart, etc.
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Definition of team for English Language Learners
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: to bring together (two people or things)
TEAM Defined for Kids
Definition of team for Students
1 : a group of persons who work or play together a team of scientists a football team
2 : two or more animals used to pull the same vehicle or piece of machinery
Definition of team for Students
teamed
;teaming
: to form a team They teamed up to get the job done.
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