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Meaning of center field | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.
A central role in some activity that requires speed.
idiomatic

Examples

“I'd be happy to play center field on this proposal. I can cover a lot of ground.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

center fielder Center Game center island center mark center of attention center of buoyancy