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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.
Recent Examples of team from the Web
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Be there. [?] -- Gators Football (@GatorsFB) July 6, 2017 The announcement was met with a predictable response from fans of both teams: Can @GatorsBB have their championship ring ceremony at halftime?
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The freshman Hess threw 60-2/3 innings with six early-season starts among his team-high 30 appearances with many of those coming in high-leverage situations late in games.
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Hunt said at a 2007 appraisal fair, a man brought a legitimate Lou Gehrig jersey that his great grandfather had bought from the Yankees for a church-league team.
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Duvall got a partial scholarship and joined the team in time for fall semester.
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Sibanye’s tactical response team has faced gunfire and even grenades in chasing after zama-zamas.
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The two practiced together routinely, played catch and, coincidentally enough, played together on Harmer's first lacrosse team in the area.
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Take the statement that CNN’s public-relations team put out over the weekend.
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Neuroscientist Owen explains how his team began using PET and functional MRI scans in the late 1990s to detect brain activity in vegetative patients.
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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
team
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
First Known Use of team
14th century
team
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
Recent Examples of team from the Web
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The Theatre at Ace Hotel Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and director D.W. Griffith teamed up in 1919 to launch their own movie studio.
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In an unusual strategy, the hospital and Bigler family have teamed up against Olympus at trial and both sides are seeking damages.
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Last December, Microsoft teamed up with Intel on new specs for PCs designed to drive VR experiences.
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Campbell teamed with Emily Giesler, Fiona Mass and Emily Gray to capture the 200-yard medley relay (1:52.47).
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Turner and Warner Bros., both owned by Time Warner Inc., TWX +0.58% are teaming up to launch a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming video service devoted to animation, including vintage Looney Tunes cartoons.
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So naturally, TV's biggest prankster Ellen teamed up with Emma Watson to pull off a Corrine-themed prank.
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The direct-to-consumer brand created by two former Warby Parker execs teamed up with some of their favorite fashion brands to help make looking good while traveling a breeze.
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First Known Use of team
1552
TEAM Defined for English Language Learners
team
playDefinition 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.
team
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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