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Assistant referee
/ɐsˈɪstənt ɹˌɛfəɹˈiː/
/ɐsˈɪstənt ɹˌɛfɚɹˈiː/
Assistant referee
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an official who assists the main referee in officiating a sports match, typically in soccer or rugby
assistant referee
n
Example
During the match, the assistant referee monitors the sidelines for any infractions.
The assistant referee raised the flag to signal an offside offense.
The assistant referee can communicate with the main referee via a wireless headset.
The assistant referee's role is crucial in ensuring fair play on the field.
After consulting with the assistant referee, the main referee awarded a penalty kick.