take the field

Other forms: took the field; taken the field; taking the field; takes the field

Definitions of take the field
  1. verb
    go on the playing field, of a football team
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    come in, enter, get in, get into, go in, go into, move into
    to come or go into
  2. verb
    go on a campaign; go off to war
    synonyms: campaign
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    crusade
    go on a crusade; fight a holy war
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