take the field

idiom

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

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For some viewers, the football games are secondary to the musical performers that will take the field at halftime. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025 That, more than anything, will be tested when the Dolphins take the field at the historic Bernabéu Stadium to face the Commanders this Sunday. Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025 The Giants will take the field for their first game without Daboll in Sunday's Week 11 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 The timing of this incident stood out the most, given that the offense was set to take the field for the opening drive against Arizona State. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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