umpire

//ˈʌmpaɪər//
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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.