team player

English

Etymology

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Noun

team player (plural team players)

1. (management) A person who can function effectively with others in a group, sharing information and striving towards a common goal.
   • 2012 Oct. 17, Jacquelyn Smith, "14 Bad Habits That Can Cost You Your Job," Forbes (retrieved 20 Nov 2015):

     If you’re not seen as a team player, you won’t have the support of your colleagues when problems arise.

Translations

person who functions effectively as a part of a group

• Afrikaans: span speler
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• Swedish: lagspelare c