red card
The term "red card" is widely recognized in sports, particularly in soccer, to signify serious offenses leading to a player's ejection from the game.
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Definition
B2Soccer
(technical)A penalty card shown by the referee to eject a player from the game for a serious offense.
Example
- The referee showed him a red card for violent conduct.
- After receiving a red card, the player had to leave the field immediately.
B2General Sports
(technical)A card used to indicate a player's ejection from the game due to severe misconduct.
Example
- In field hockey, a red card means the player is disqualified for the rest of the match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red card":
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