take the field
Begin the game
To take the field is to enter a playing area to begin competition: The home team took the field to warm up.
The phrase comes from military usage, where it meant to deploy forces for battle.
In sports, it typically describes the moment players move onto the field, court, or pitch to start play or a new period.
Strive for superiority
- kickoffOpening play in football
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- opponentsThose who compete against
gameplay · match · tournament · championship · playoffs · season opener · debut · formation
compete
Strive for superiority
- kickoffOpening play in football
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- lineupOrdered list of participants
opponents · gameplay · match · tournament · championship · playoffs · season opener · debut · formation · warmup
deploy
Position for use
offensive · invasion · frontline · engagement · infantry · advance · mobilize · campaign · maneuver · regiment
take the fieldride the bench
Remain an unused substitute
spectate · sit out · warm the bench · stand down · observe
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