essentialteam
nounUK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl tiːm/
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl tim/
A group of people who must work together because each one is needed.
The rescue essentialteam worked together to save the lost hiker.
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2. The most important group of players on a sports side.
The coach kept the essentialteam on the field for the final minutes.
3. A small set of people whose skills are required for a project to succeed.
Only the essentialteam stayed late to finish the launch.
4. A trusted circle of helpers during an emergency.
The storm response essentialteam met at dawn.