Used chiefly in sporting contexts to mean ‘win a medal’; can also be transitive ‘to award/decorate with a medal’.
Definitionen
To win a medal in a competition, especially a sporting event. She hopes to medal in the 200-meter freestyle.
To award or decorate with a medal. The soldiers were medalled for their bravery.
Attributive use before another noun, e.g. ‘medal ceremony’.
Definitionen
Relating to medals or the awarding of medals. The medal table shows the current standings.