squad

A group of people working together for a particular purpose, especially in sports, the army, or the police.

• She joined the rescue squad.
• The coach named his squad yesterday.
• Two squads searched the area.

Similar words: team, unit, group

Common phrases: football squad, rescue squad, police squad

To act as a member of an organized group or represent that group.

• We squad together on patrol.
• The volunteers squadded for the evening shift.
• Which members will squad on Monday?

Common phrases: squad together, squad on patrol