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tag-team

verb

  1. to take turns doing something with someone
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtæɡtiːm/ / /ˈtæɡˌtim/

adj

Etymology: Probably from tag team (noun).

  1. Performed by two or more people or groups working alternately.

    Both of them worked, so they practiced a sort of tag-team parenting, swapping mornings and afternoons when the kids weren’t in school.

verb

Etymology: Probably from tag team (noun).

  1. To wrestle as part of a tag team (sense 1).

    We haven't tag-teamed in the ring for quite a while.

    I suggested, to no avail, that WWF (nature) should sponsor a fluffy black-and-white wrestler called the Panda, tag-teamed with the Game Warden.

  2. To alternate working with someone else in order to accomplish a task.

    Our spouses and children have become friends, and we have tag-teamed as presenters in local settings and at national conferences.

  3. To alternate working with someone else in order to accomplish a task directed at (someone).

    But Andrew and Blieu wouldn't hear of such a thing, so they tag-teamed her about staying on until finally, weakened from their constant badgering, Rachel couldn't take it any longer.

    Meanwhile, the agency can pursue the network, and you guys tag-team them.

  4. To have sex with (someone) in a group with one or more other people.

    Personal: Three horny men looking to tag-team young afro-american virgin.

    I get women who want me to tag-team them, and stuff like that.