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playmaker

UK
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kə/
US
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kɚ/

Translations

playmakernoun
playmakers
pl
UK
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kə/
US
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kɚ/
meneur de jeuSport.
The playmaker skillfully passed the ball to his teammate, setting up the winning goal.
Le meneur de jeu a habilement passé le ballon à son coéquipier, préparant le but de la victoire.
Additional translations
meneurAu sens figuré, pour une personne qui impulse ou dirige une action.
chef d'orchestreAu sens figuré, en parlant de la personne qui coordonne et organise l'action.
Synonyms
creator
designer
strategist
organizer
facilitator
playmakeradjective
UK
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kə/
US
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kɚ/
Frequently used attributively in phrases such as "playmaker role" or "playmaker qualities".
de meneur de jeuSurtout en contexte sportif.
His playmaker instincts helped the team control the tempo of the game.
Ses instincts de meneur de jeu ont aidé l'équipe à contrôler le rythme du match.

Definitions

playmakernoun
A player in a team sport who leads attacks or brings other players into a position from which they could score.
The playmaker skillfully passed the ball to his teammate, setting up the winning goal.
A person who initiates or directs a course of action.
As the playmaker of the project, she coordinated all the tasks and ensured everything was on schedule.
playmakeradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a playmaker; involving the initiation or orchestration of play or action.
His playmaker instincts helped the team control the tempo of the game.
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