maverick

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing a person or idea that is independent and does not follow the usual way of doing things.

adj. characterised by independence of thought and a refusal to conform to standard practices or established norms.

“The company succeeded thanks to her maverick approach to marketing.”

“His maverick decision to bypass the board of directors ultimately saved the firm from bankruptcy, though it cost him his reputation among peers.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun American English · Technical

n. a young cow or other farm animal that has not been marked with a brand to show who owns it.

n. an unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother.

“The rancher spent the afternoon searching the hills for a few lost mavericks.”

“Historically, any rancher who found a maverick on the open range could legally apply his own brand to the animal.”