noun
- plural of quarterback; players in American football who throw passes and lead the offensive team
verb
- third person singular present of quarterback; to lead or direct a project or activity
Usage: informal
Examples
- The team has three talented quarterbacks on their roster.
- Both quarterbacks threw for over 300 yards in the game.
- College quarterbacks must learn to read defenses quickly.
- She quarterbacks the marketing campaign from her office.
- He quarterbacks every major decision in the company.
- The coach is looking for quarterbacks who can run and pass.
- Who quarterbacks this project when you’re away?