Referee
Pronunciation: /ˌrɛfərˈiː/
Referee (noun)
- a person who makes sure rules are followed in a sports game
- a person who gives information about your work skills to a new employer
- a person who helps settle a disagreement between two parties
Examples
- The referee blew the whistle to start the match.
- Players must respect the referee's decisions during the game.
Common collocations: blow the whistle, make a call, respect the referee, provide a referee, ask for a referee