take the field
take the field · takes the field · took the field · taken the field · taking the field
sich einsetzen (for: für)
To go out onto the playing fieldTo go out onto the playing field.
» Our class is taking a field trip tomorrow.
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3 senses(figuratively, literally)To go out onto the playing field.
The national anthem having been played, both teams took the field and prepared for play.
go on the playing field, of a football team
(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.
Examples
10 sentencesOur class is taking a field trip tomorrow.
The path will take you to another field.
I took it from the fields and brought it home.
We took a field trip to an aquarium.
Some dried figs were taken to the field by a shepherd.
Forms
takes the field, taking the field, took the field, taken the field| Base form | take the field · to take the field |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | takes the field |
| Present participle | taking the field |
| Past simple | took the field |
| Past participle | taken the field |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- go on a campaign; go off to war:campaign
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle