umpire
US /ˈʌmˌpaɪr/
・UK /ˈʌmpaɪə(r)/
B2
noun
- Official in some sports who rules on plays
- An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate on matters of doubt or dispute.
- An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate on matters of doubtful play.
verb
- To referee a game
- Act as an umpire.
other
- Act as an umpire in a game or match.