📒 an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.
- We had to walk across a ploughed field.
- in a field We camped in a field near the village.
- People were working in the fields.
📒 an area of land used for the purpose mentioned
📒 a large area of land covered with the thing mentioned; an area from which the thing mentioned is obtained
- The territory is covered with snow, bare rock and ice fields.
- Prisoners were sent to work in the gas fields in the north.
- the discovery of the oil and gas fields in the North Sea
📒 an area of land used for playing a sport on
- a football/soccer/sports field
- a baseball/cricket/rugby field
- on/off the field Every player on the field did their best today.
📒 the team that is trying to catch the ball rather than hit it
- He took the ball early and hit it through a gap in the field.
📒 all the people or animals competing in a particular sports event
- The strong field includes three world record holders.
- She managed to head the field across the finishing line of the London Marathon.
- His superb technique puts him head and shoulders ahead of the field.
📒 an area of land where a battle is fought
- in the field a medal for bravery in the field
- on the field to die on the field of battle
- a field ambulance/kitchen
📒 a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in
- Child development is such an interesting field.
- Genetic science has developed dramatically since I entered the field 40 years ago.
- in a field All of them are experts in their chosen field.
📒 the fact of people doing practical work or study, rather than working in a library or laboratory
- a field study/experiment
- field recordings/observations
- Her findings were based on extensive field and laboratory work.
📒 all the people or products competing in a particular area of business
- They lead the field in home entertainment systems.
📒 an area within which the force mentioned has an effect
- the earth’s gravitational field
- an electromagnetic field
- Weak electric fields are emitted by all living organisms.
📒 part of a record that is a separate item of data
- You will need to create separate fields for first name, surname and address.
- the use of keys to move between fields
📒 to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them
- The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms.
📒 to create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities
📒 to have sexual relationships with a lot of different people