take the field

idiom

sports
: to run out onto the field to begin play
The home team took the field.

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And Saturday at Autzen Stadium, the Ducks will take the field in tie-dye gear to meet the University of Wisconsin. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 On Friday morning, it was announced that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will not be able to take the field for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders after suffering a concussion in an accident at his home on Thursday night. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 Leading rushers Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders will be sidelined Saturday due to injuries, leaving a largely untested group of backs to take the field. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025 On the Team Aitch side, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will take the field joined by teammates Adam W, Ashlea Klam, Tommy Fury, Michael Dapaah, SV2, Mabel, Jay Cinco, AJ Greene and Phoebe Schecter. Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take the field

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“Take the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20field. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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