quarterback
/ˈkwɔrtərˌbæk/
verb
- To direct or lead an activity, project, or team.
- They asked me to quarterback the research project because of my experience.
- She quarterbacked the school's fundraising event from start to finish.
- He was chosen to quarterback the new product launch.
- To play the position of quarterback in American football.
- He quarterbacked for his college team for four years.
- She hopes to quarterback in the professional league someday.
- The coach decided to let the rookie quarterback the next game.
noun
- The player in American football who directs the team's offense and throws passes.
- He has been the starting quarterback for three seasons.
- Our team's quarterback is known for his quick decisions under pressure.
- The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wide receiver for a touchdown.
- A person who leads or directs an activity or project.
- She acted as the quarterback for the entire marketing campaign.
- Every successful project needs a reliable quarterback to keep things on track.
- He volunteered to be the quarterback of the neighborhood cleanup effort.