From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishteam playerˈteam ˌplayer noun [countable] someone who works well as a member of a team, especially in business He was a good businessman, but never a team player.
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team player• A lot is laid on for a pro golfer, but not as much as is for a team player.• But she is a team player, and she knows what to say.• Jody wants Red to be more of a team player.• But I became sort of a team player, although still pretty radical.From Longman Business Dictionaryteam playerˈteam ˌplayer noun [countable]HUMAN RESOURCES a person who works well as a member of a teamHe was a brilliant businessman, but never a team player.