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Definition coach in British English

coach verb

[transitive] verb
/kəʊtʃ/
1

to train a sports player or team

Example

Mr Jones coaches the football team.

Example

I'd like to coach athletics.

Synonyms and related words
coach coach cross-training
2

to teach someone a special skill, especially one connected with performing in public

Example

a stage school where they coach children in singing and dancing

Synonyms and related words
upskill teach train
2.1

to teach someone a school subject, especially in order to help them prepare for an examination

Example

My father coached me in maths.

Synonyms and related words
upskill teach train
3

to tell someone what to say or do in a particular situation

Example

Danielson had been coached by her lawyers, and said very little.

Synonyms and related words
upskill teach train
Definition coach in British English