umpire
//ˈʌmpaɪər//
Noun
umpireSingular
umpiresPlural
1
An official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and make decisions on plays.
The umpire called the runner out at home plate.
2
A person chosen to settle a dispute or disagreement between parties.
They asked a neutral umpire to resolve their contract dispute.
Verb
umpireInfinitive
umpirePresent tense
umpiredPast tense
umpiredPast participle
umpiringPresent participle
umpiresThird-person singular
1
To act as an umpire in a game or match.
She umpired the tennis match yesterday.
2
To settle or decide a dispute as an impartial judge.
She was asked to umpire the disagreement between the two departments.