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Meaning of take the field | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To go out onto the playing field.
figuratively, literally
To begin military operations.
figuratively
To stake one's money against the favourite, taking the chances of the field against the chance of one horse.

Examples

“The national anthem having been played, both teams took the field and prepared for play.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

take the fifth take the flak take the floor take the front seat take the game to take the gap