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Players must wait for the referee’s signal before starting the match.
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Players must wait for the referee’s signal before starting the match.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Instructions
Players should wait for the referee's signal before beginning the game.
Describing Rules
A key rule is that players must wait for the referee's whistle before starting play.
Explaining a Situation
The match couldn't start until the referee gave the signal.
Warning Someone
Don't start playing until the referee signals; it's against the rules.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Players are required to await the referee's signal prior to commencing the match.
Casual
Players have to wait for the ref's signal before they start playing.
Simpler English
Players need to wait for the referee to say 'go' before they start.
Phrases to learn
wait for the referee's signal
To await the referee's instruction or permission to begin.
starting the match
Beginning the game or competition.