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Definition of second-string team - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sports lineupRare US group not considered the main or best choiceRare US
- The project was assigned to the second-string team.
2.
backup squadRare US sports team not consisting of primary playersRare US
- The second-string team played well despite missing key players.
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Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with string
suspend something using a rope or cord
We need to string up the lights for the party.
string used to tie an apron at the waist
She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.
having conditions or limitations applied
The donation was generous but string attached.
set out in a line or series
The soldiers were ordered to string out along the path.
feel very confident and in control of situations
She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.
person controlled by someone else
He felt like a puppet on a string in his new job.
connected series of activities or incidents
The festival featured a string of events celebrating local culture.
group ranked lower in a hierarchy
She was part of the third string in the project.
manipulate someone by giving them just enough attention
She keeps him on a string, never fully committing to the relationship.
deceive someone by leading them to believe something untrue
He strung her along with promises of a promotion that never came.
repeat one topic so much it annoys others
He always harps on one string during meetings.
extra skill or plan that helps in a situation
She added another string to her bow by learning basic coding.
sever a piece of string
He used scissors to cut string for the package.
string used to close a purse
She pulled the purse string tightly to secure her belongings.
group of musicians primarily using stringed instruments
The string band performed a lively tune at the festival..
long slender green bean, often eaten unripe
She added string beans to the salad.
several beads threaded together on a string
She wore a beautiful string of beads around her neck.
necklace made of pearls
She wore a beautiful string of pearls.
connect objects using string or similar material
She will string together the beads for a necklace.
series of consecutive wins in competitions
The team celebrated their string of victories in the tournament.
use of secret influence to get something wanted
His promotion was due to string-pulling by his uncle.
bikini with thin strings holding it together
She wore a string bikini to the beach.
orchestra of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses
She joined the string orchestra at her school.
group of four musicians playing string instruments
The string quartet performed a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's compositions..
Expressions with team
feeling of unity and enthusiasm among group or team members
Team spirit helped them win the game.
group of people with exceptional skills working together
The company assembled a dream team to develop their new product.
work with others for a shared purpose or project
Let's team up to finish this project.
highly skilled and efficient group
The company hired a crack team to handle the crisis.
join forces with others for a common goal
They decided to team up with local artists.
assemble players to participate in a game
The coach will field a team for the championship game.
accept a hardship or punishment to help friends or colleagues
He decided to take one for the team and cover the extra shift.
perform exceptionally to ensure team's success
He had to carry the team to win the championship.
advise not to alter a successful group or method
Don't change a winning team when the project is going well.
acquire something beneficial for the group
He decided to get some for the team by working late.
emphasizes teamwork over individualism
Remember, there's no I in team, so let's work together.
two people alternating to complete a task
They formed a tag team to finish the project.
achieve success to benefit the entire group
She decided to win one for the team by working overtime.
team developing players for larger team
The club is a feeder team for the national league.
team that works well together
The project succeeded because of the gelled team.
be attracted to the same sex
He came out and said he plays for the other team.
the central and most important part of a team
She is the nucleus of the team, always leading by example.
group of players from different teams playing together once
They formed a scratch team for the charity match.
in a way that involves working together with others
We solved the problem as a team.
sports team playing on opponent's field
The away team scored the first goal of the match..
set of athletes on one side, or the business that operates them
The Yankees are a famous baseball team.
organized group of people who play basketball, often with staff
Her basketball team practices three nights a week.
team wearing blue uniforms
The blue team scored the winning goal in the last minute.
form a group of people for a purpose
We need to build a team to work on this project.
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Examples of second-string team in a sentence
Due to injuries, the second-string team had to step up. The second-string team showed great potential in the tournament. Fans cheered for the second-string team during the friendly match.
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- French:équipe de second plan, équipe bis, ...
- German:Ersatzteam, Ersatzmannschaft, ...
- Italian:squadra di riserva, squadra di seconda linea, ...
- Spanish:equipo suplente, ...
- Portuguese:equipa de segunda linha, equipa de reserva, ...
- Chinese:替补团队, 二线队, ...
- Japanese:二軍チーム, 控えチーム, ...
- Arabic:الفَرِيق الاِحْتِيَاطِي, فَرِيق اِحْتِيَاطِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הַהֶרְכֵּב הַשֵּׁנִי, הַקְּבוּצָה הַשְּׁנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:второстепенная команда, вторая команда, ...
- Ukrainian:другорядна команда, друга команда, ...
- Hindi:द्वितीय श्रेणी की टीम, सहायक टीम, ...
- Bengali:দ্বিতীয়-সারি দল, দ্বিতীয়-স্ট্রিং দল, ...
- Catalan:equip de segona fila, equip suplent, ...
- Czech:náhradní tým, ...
- Danish:andenhold, andethold, ...
- Dutch:tweede team, b-team, ...
- Greek:ομάδα δεύτερης κατηγορίας, ομάδα αναπληρωματικών, ...
- Hungarian:tartalékcsapat, ...
- Khmer:ក្រុមបម្រុង, ក្រុមកីឡាករបម្រុង, ...
- Korean:2군 팀, ...
- Persian:تیم دوم, تیم جایگزین, ...
- Polish:zespół rezerwowy, drużyna rezerwowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):equipe reserva, time reserva, ...
- Romanian:echipă de rezervă, echipă de rezerve, ...
- Swedish:reservlag, b-lag, ...
- Thai:ทีมสำรอง, ทีมตัวสำรอง, ...
- Turkish:ikinci kademe takım, ikinci takım, ...
- Vietnamese:đội ngũ thứ hai, đội dự bị, ...
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