squad
gb/skwˈɑd/ us/skwˈɑd/
A2
English
~ 3000
brigád, csapat, egység, keret, munkacsoport, baráti társaság, banda, haveri kör, raj
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is part of a squad
The rescue squad arrived within minutes of the accident.
A mentőcsapat perceken belül megérkezett a baleset helyszínére.
She was selected for the national soccer squad.
Beválogatták a nemzeti labdarúgó-válogatott keretébe.
The squad worked together to complete the mission.
A police squad was dispatched to the scene.
The squad trained every morning before the big game.
Learner examples
Our school has a football squad.
Az iskolánknak van focicsapata.
The police squad caught the thief.
A rendőri egység elfogta a tolvajt.
I am part of the swim squad.
The rescue squad helped the people.
The army squad is ready.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'squad' with 'team'; while similar, 'squad' often refers to a smaller or more specialized group.
Meaning
small organized group
Collocations
police squad
|rescue squad
|military squad
|sports squad
Synonyms
team (Often larger or more general; 'squad' can suggest a sub-unit of a team.)
|
unit (More common in military or police contexts; less casual than 'squad'.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single person, opposite of a group.)
Themes
sports
|military
|work
|daily_life
Definition
A small group of people working together for a job or goal.
A small group of people who work together for a particular purpose, often as part of a larger organization.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] hangs out with their squad
We're meeting up with the squad for dinner tonight.
Ma este a bandával találkozunk vacsorára.
She posted a photo with her squad at the concert.
Kiposztolt egy képet, amin a baráti társaságával van a koncerten.
The squad went on a weekend road trip together.
Learner examples
I go to the park with my squad.
A baráti társaságommal járok a parkba.
My squad likes music.
A baráti társaságom szereti a zenét.
We eat lunch with our squad.
The squad plays games after school.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this use is informal and more common among younger speakers or on social media.
Meaning
group of close friends
Collocations
hang with the squad
|squad goals
|my squad
Synonyms
crew (Informal term for a group of friends; similar tone to 'squad'.)
|
gang (Can mean friends informally, but may also have negative criminal connotations.)
Antonyms
loner (Someone who prefers to be alone, opposite of having a friend group.)
Themes
friendship
|slang
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of friends who like to be together.
A close group of friends who regularly spend time together, often used playfully or proudly.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
raj
C1
The squad advanced through the forest under cover of darkness.
A raj a sötétség leple alatt nyomult előre az erdőn keresztül.
Each squad has its own leader and responsibilities.
Minden rajnak saját parancsnoka és feladatai vannak.
The mission was assigned to an elite combat squad.
Learner examples
The squad moves fast.
A raj gyorsan mozog.
A soldier is in the squad.
Egy katona a raj tagja.
The squad has ten men.
Meaning
small military unit
Collocations
infantry squad
|squad leader
|combat squad
Synonyms
section (British military term equivalent to 'squad' in size and role.)
Themes
military
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small group of soldiers in the army.
A small military unit, typically made up of 8–12 soldiers, forming part of a platoon.
Grammar
Dictionary form
squad
IPA
GB/skwˈɑd/
US/skwˈɑd/
Syllables & stress
squad (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (squad)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: squad
- Plural: squads
Word family
Forms
squads
noun
Related words
squadron
noun C1
Expressions
police squad
1/pəlˈis skwˈɑd/
fixed phrase
small police unit
A small group of police officers working together for one job or area.
Examples
- The police squad arrived quickly after the call.
- A special police squad is investigating the case.
rescue squad
1/ɹˈɛskju skwˈɑd/
fixed phrase
emergency rescue team
A team that helps people in danger or trouble.
Examples
- The rescue squad pulled three hikers from the river.
- A rescue squad was on standby during the storm.
squad goals
1/skwˈɑd ɡˈoʊlz/
idiom
informal
admired qualities of friend group
When your group of friends does something great that other people want to have too.
Examples
- Their matching outfits at the party were total squad goals.
- Traveling the world together? That's real squad goals.