field

US /fild/

UK /fi:ld/

A1

noun

  • Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • Piece of land used to grow crops/raise animals
  • Open area of land, especially without buildings
  • Grassed area where you play some sports

verb

  • To respond to something or answer a question
  • To catch or stop a ball during a game

Examples

Today they take the field

His superb technique puts him head and shoulders ahead of the field.