take the field en · VERB
Meanings
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(figuratively, literally) To go out onto the playing field.
The national anthem having been played, both teams took the field and prepared for play.
- (figuratively) To begin military operations.
- To stake one's money against the favourite, taking the chances of the field against the chance of one horse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| taking the field | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took the field | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taken the field | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| takes the field | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |