quarterbacks
/ˈkwɔːrtərˌbæks/
NOUN
1. Players who direct the offense in American football
Players in American or Canadian football who receive the snap, call or execute offensive plays, and direct the team's attack through passing, handing off the ball, or other actions.
1.1. American football players
Refers to players occupying the quarterback position, responsible for directing offensive plays and coordinating the team's attack.
Synonyms
- signal callers
- field generals
Examples
- The two quarterbacks competed for the starting position during training camp.
- Experienced quarterbacks often help younger players understand the team's offensive strategy.
Related Words
- offensive backs
- passers
- play callers
- team leaders
1.2. Quarterback positions and roles
Refers to the playing position or role held by quarterbacks as the offensive players who receive the snap and direct their team's plays.
Synonyms
- signal-calling positions
- field-general roles
Examples
- The team's quarterbacks require strong decision-making and communication skills.
- Several players trained for the quarterbacks' roles during preseason.
Related Words
- offensive positions
- backfield positions
- playmaking roles
NOUN
2. People who lead or direct teams and activities
People who take primary responsibility for leading, organizing, coordinating, or managing a group, project, or activity.
2.1. Team and group leadership
Refers to people who guide a team, make decisions, coordinate members, and direct collective efforts toward a shared objective.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- followers
- subordinates
Examples
- The project quarterbacks kept the different departments aligned throughout the launch.
- Effective quarterbacks of large teams know how to delegate responsibilities and resolve conflicts.
Related Words
- supervisors
- coordinators
- administrators
- team heads
2.2. Project planning and coordination
Refers to people who organize plans, coordinate resources, oversee implementation, and take responsibility for moving projects or initiatives forward.
Synonyms
- organizers
- planners
- coordinators
- administrators
- overseers
- architects
- masterminds
Antonyms
- disorganizers
- neglecters
Examples
- The campaign's quarterbacks coordinated the advertising, logistics, and public relations teams.
- Several experienced managers served as the quarterbacks of the company's expansion project.
Related Words
- strategists
- producers
- supervisors
- project managers