[take] the field - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

[take] the field

(of a sports team or individual player) to enter the playing area or arena to begin a game or match(of a sports team or individual player) to enter the playing area or arena to begin a game or match

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[take] the field

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(of a sports team or individual player) to enter the playing area or arena to begin a game or match

The football team is about to take the field for the championship game.
Before the race begins, the athletes gather and prepare to take the field.
The home team received a warm welcome from the fans as they took the field.
In baseball, each player has a specific position when they take the field.
The young soccer players were excited to take the field in their new uniforms.

2

go on a campaign; go off to war

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