crew

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal · Slang

n. a group of friends who spend a lot of time together.

n. a social circle or group of associates, often used to imply a strong sense of loyalty or shared identity.

“I'm heading to the cinema with my whole crew tonight.”

“He showed up at the party with his usual crew, a tight-knit group of artists and musicians he had known since university.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports American English

n. the sport of racing in long, narrow boats using oars.

n. the sport of competitive rowing, particularly at the collegiate level in the United States.

“She joined the university crew team and practices on the river every morning.”

“The annual crew race between the two rival universities attracts thousands of spectators to the riverbanks each spring.”

C1 · Advanced Nautical Formal

v. to work as a member of a crew on a boat or plane.

v. to serve as a member of a crew; often used with 'on' or 'for'.

“He spent the summer crewing on a large yacht in the Mediterranean.”

“After years of training, she was finally invited to crew for one of the most prestigious racing teams in the international circuit.”