team

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. two or more animals, like horses or oxen, that pull a vehicle together.

n. two or more draft animals harnessed together to pull a vehicle or agricultural implement.

“The farmer used a team of horses to pull the heavy wagon.”

“A team of oxen was traditionally employed to clear the rocky soil before the introduction of mechanical tractors.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a group of people who support one side of an argument or a famous person.

n. a collective of supporters or advocates for one side of a binary social or cultural debate.

“In the debate about the movie's ending, I am definitely on Team Sarah.”

“Social media users quickly divided into Team Apple and Team Android, sparking a heated discussion about hardware longevity.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to join with another person or group to do something together.

v. to form a group or partnership for a specific purpose; frequently used with 'up'.

“I decided to team up with my classmate for the science project.”

“The local charity teamed up with several corporate sponsors to fund the construction of the new community centre.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put two things together because they look good or work well together.

v. to coordinate or match items, typically clothing or accessories, for aesthetic harmony.

“You can team this blue jacket with a pair of grey trousers.”

“The stylist suggested teaming the vintage silk scarf with a modern blazer to create a sophisticated contrast.”