team
word
/ˈtim/
teem
/tˈiːm/
teem
Definition
A team is a group of people who work or play together towards a common goal, such as in sports, business, or school projects.
Usage & Nuances
Widely used in sports and business. Common collocations: 'team member', 'teamwork', 'join the team', 'team spirit'. In informal situations, can mean any group of people working together. Not used for inanimate groups.
Spanish: equipoPortuguese (BR): equipePortuguese (PT): equipa - equipa (desporto) - equipe (grupo de trabalho)Chinese (Simplified): 团队 - 队（体育）Chinese (Traditional): 團隊 - 隊（體育）Hindi: टीमArabic: فريقBengali: দলRussian: командаJapanese: チームVietnamese: độiKorean: 팀Turkish: takımUrdu: ٹیمIndonesian: tim
Example Sentences
Our soccer team won the game.
basic
There's great team spirit in this office—people really help each other out.
natural
She is a member of the science team.
basic
We need to work as a team to finish this project.
basic
I'm so proud of my team—everyone gave their best today.
natural
Can you join our team for the quiz competition?
natural