n.
1.(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
2.someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
3.an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case referee v.
1.be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
2.evaluate professionally a colleague's work
Idiom of the Day
hide one's face in shame
to cover one's face because of shame or embarrassment
The man wanted to hide his face in shame after he lost his job.