referee
Pronunciación: [ˌrɛfəˈriː]
Palabra
Contexto: «games»
(noun) a person who watches a sports game and makes sure everyone follows the rules. The referee stops the game if someone breaks the rules.
Ejemplo
The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match.
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The referee did not call any fouls, which upset some fans.
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Who is the referee for today's soccer game?
Contexto: «dispute resolution»
(verb) to help settle a disagreement or make a decision when people can’t agree. For example, when friends can’t decide where to eat, someone might referee their conversation.
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She had to referee the discussion, helping everyone find a solution they liked.
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He didn’t want to referee their argument, so he walked away.
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Can you referee our debate before it gets too heated?
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