In American football, an "audible" is when the quarterback overrides the coach's original play call based on what he observes on the field. For example, if the quarterback notices the defense is heavily stacked against a run play, he might call an audible to switch to a pass play, using his on-the-spot judgment to adapt to the situation. In real life, an employee might override a manager's directive based on firsthand observations. For instance, a sales representative might notice a sudden shift in customer behavior during a pitch and decide to change their approach. #published 2025-01-19