take the field

idiom

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

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Also noteworthy is that the Chiefs will take the field on Thanksgiving Day (week 13) versus the Dallas Cowboys and once again on Christmas Day (week 17) at Arrowhead Stadium by hosting the Denver Broncos in a matchup that will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025 Stick did not take the field for L.A. last season and was signed by the Falcons in April. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 The field is all done by 1 p.m., and the ball players take the field as early as 2:30 p.m. for batting practice and defensive work. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025 That group, along with the nine draft picks and tryout invitees, will take the field at The Bolt next weekend for the Chargers’ rookie minicamp. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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