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referee
US /ˌrɛfəˈri/
・UK /ˌrefəˈri:/
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n.NounSports official who makes sure rules are followed
The referee made sure the football game was fair
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make sure that the rules of a game are followed
The children decided that they needed someone to referee their soccer game
n.NounA person to whom something is referred for decision or arbitration.
The journal sent the paper to three referees for peer review.
n.NounA person who provides a reference; someone who can vouch for your suitability for a job or position.
Please provide the names of two referees who can vouch for your character.
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Learn about Ice Hockey from a Canadian
- At the beginning, all the players, they basically stand around the center line, and the referee drops the puck.
At the beginning, all the players, they basically stand around the center line, and the referee drops the puck.
- The referee makes sure that everybody's playing by the rules.
The referee makes sure that everybody's playing by the rules.
Learn English: Baseball Vocabulary, Expressions, Rules, and Culture
- So, in soccer or hockey, for example, there's a referee.
So, in soccer or hockey, for example, there's a referee.
10 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!
- You could, for example, say something horribly offensive to the referee or a player from the other team.
You could, for example, say something horribly offensive to the referee or a player from the other team.
- And if you notice your opposing team breaking this rule in your game, you gotta tell the referee to check out this episode.
And if you notice your opposing team breaking this rule in your game, you gotta tell the referee to check out this episode.
Political Vocabulary in English: 21 Common Terms
- So a whistle, like in a sports game, there's a referee, like the whistle.
So a whistle, like in a sports game, there's a referee, like the whistle.
Can you solve the monster duel riddle? - Alex Gendler
- As you enter the arena, the referee explains the rules.
As you enter the arena, the referee explains the rules.
- As you enter the arena, the referee explains the rules.
As you enter the arena, the referee explains the rules.
Learn 10 English Idioms about People at Work
- Just like a referee will stop a game if something is wrong.
Just like a referee will stop a game if something is wrong.
Will A.I. Destroy All Humans, Or Help Us Build A Better Future?
- Why do I need a referee if I have an intelligent system that can do this job?
Why do I need a referee if I have an intelligent system that can do this job?
- It's not as easy to do with a referee or an umpire.
It's not as easy to do with a referee or an umpire.
Top 10 Greatest CM Punk Moments
- Champion, Edge, was attacked by Batista, who wanted revenge after being screwed out of the title by the Canadian at Night of Champions. Seeing the opportunity of a broken Edge in the ring, Punk arrived with the briefcase and a referee. One GTS later, Punk claimed one of the WWE's top prizes as he was declared the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Champion, Edge, was attacked by Batista, who wanted revenge after being screwed out of the title by the Canadian at Night of Champions. Seeing the opportunity of a broken Edge in the ring, Punk arrived with the briefcase and a referee. One GTS later, Punk claimed one of the WWE's top prizes as he was declared the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Justin Bieber Sorry + Love Yourself Cover Mashup by Tiffany Lorraine
- call a referee? 'Cause I need one more shot at forgiveness
call a referee? 'Cause I need one more shot at forgiveness
- I hope I don't run out of time 'cause someone call the referee, 'cause I need your more shot at forgiveness.
I hope I don't run out of time 'cause someone call the referee, 'cause I need your more shot at forgiveness.
Justin Bieber - Sorry PARODY! Key of Awesome #104
- ♫ Referee ♫ [sings: "Vefervee"]
♫ Referee ♫ [sings: "Vefervee"]