Sports Team Terminology

noun the state or process of being affiliated or associated with a particular organization or group

• The professor's affiliation with multiple universities allowed him to conduct research in various fields.
• I heard Sarah has an affiliation with that new startup company.
• I don't want to be affiliated with that group anymore, they're too sketchy.
• His affiliation with the arts community opened up new opportunities for him.

noun a military rank above colonel and below major general

• The brigadier inspected the troops before they were deployed.
• I heard the brigadier is a stickler for rules and discipline.
• The new brigadier is really cracking the whip around here.
• She was like a brigadier in the way she organized and directed the event.

noun A person from one's own country; a fellow citizen or national.

• I am proud to stand here today with my compatriots to celebrate our country's independence.
• My compatriot and I are planning a trip to Europe next summer.
• Hey compatriot, let's grab some food after work!
• As a scientist, my compatriots in the field inspire me to push the boundaries of knowledge.

noun a pair or combination of two people or things

adjective pertaining to or consisting of two parts or elements

• The musical duo performed a beautiful rendition of the classic song.
• Those two are quite the duo when it comes to causing trouble.
• The dynamic duo rocked the stage last night!
• Their teamwork is like a well-oiled duo, always in sync.

noun a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat

verb to steer or direct a ship or boat

• The captain took the helm of the ship as they sailed into the storm.
• She's the one at the helm of the project, so you should ask her for guidance.
• I can't believe he let her take the helm of the group project, she's so unreliable.
• Taking the helm of his own life, he decided to pursue his passion for painting.

noun a group or category to which people feel they belong or are included in

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a particular group to which people feel they belong

• Members of the ingroup were more likely to support the proposed policy changes.
• We should stick together as an ingroup to achieve our goals.
• The ingroup is always down for a good time.
• The ingroup acts as a shield against outside criticism.

noun a subdivision of a company of soldiers, typically consisting of two or more squads or sections

• The platoon was ordered to advance towards the enemy's position.
• The platoon is getting ready for their next mission.
• The platoon is gearing up for some action.
• The platoon of ideas in his mind were ready to be executed.

noun a person or thing that represents someone or something

adjective typical of a class, group, or body of opinion

• The company's representative will be attending the meeting to discuss the new product line.
• Our rep will be at the meeting to talk about the new products.
• The company's rep will be there to chat about the new stuff.
• The spokesperson acts as a representative for the company in all public matters.

noun A person who is a candidate for a position such as vice president or deputy governor and who runs for election on the same ticket as another candidate

• The presidential candidate carefully selected his running mate based on their qualifications and experience.
• Did you hear who Joe picked as his running mate for the election?
• I can't believe she chose that dude as her running mate, he's a total goofball.
• In the world of politics, your running mate can make or break your campaign.

noun a person who steers a ship or boat

• The steersman carefully navigated the ship through the narrow channel.
• The guy steering the boat did a great job avoiding the rocks.
• The dude at the wheel was a pro at maneuvering the vessel.
• As the leader of the team, she acted as the steersman, guiding them towards success.

noun a team representing a college or university in sports competitions

• She was accepted into the varsity soccer team at the university.
• He made the varsity basketball team and couldn't be happier.
• I hear she's a varsity cheerleader now, how cool is that?
• Being on the varsity debate team really helped sharpen her communication skills.

noun the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

verb to reject or prohibit (a proposed or intended act)

• The president has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.
• The boss can veto any changes to the project.
• I can't believe she vetoed our plans for the weekend.
• His strong principles act as a veto against any compromise.