umpire

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.

2 Definition

One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.

3 Definition

One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.

Example Sentences
  • The umpire called the pitch a strike.
4 Definition

The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.

Example Sentences
  • The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him.
5 Definition

A match official on the ground deciding and enforcing the rules during play. As of 2007 the Australian Football League uses 3, or in the past 2 or just 1. The other officials, the goal umpires and boundary umpires, are normally not called just umpires alone.

6 Definition

A person who arbitrates between contending parties.

7 Definition

The official who presides over a curling game.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To act as an umpire in a game.

2 Definition

To decide as an umpire.

Synonyms
arbitrate settle