key substitutes

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Important players brought into a game, typically from the bench, to change the course of play or provide a significant boost in performance.; Alternative items or resources that serve as essential replacements for primary tools or components in a non-sports context.

💬 Examples

  1. Recognizing the need for a shift in momentum, the French coaching staff introduced key substitutes at halftime.

  2. When the original software license expired, the IT department had to rely on key substitutes to maintain system functionality.