লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
shortstop
In its primary sense, this term is a specialized sports designation. It refers to a specific defensive role requiring high agility and quick reflexes, as the player must cover a large area of the infield to prevent balls from reaching the outfield.
When used as a verb, the word functions as a metaphor derived from the baseball action of cutting off a ball. It implies a sudden, decisive intervention to halt a progression. This usage is typically found in professional or social contexts where someone intervenes to prevent a negative outcome or a lengthy dispute.
Meanings
Examples
The shortstop made a diving catch to save the game.
I want to play shortstop because it is the most active position on the field.
He is the best shortstop in the entire league this year.
The coach told the shortstop to cover second base on the play.
I need to shortstop this meeting before it goes over an hour.
She tried to shortstop his explanation before he could admit the mistake.
Wait, let me shortstop you right there because that is not how it happened.
The manager decided to shortstop the project to prevent further losses.