English Reference
noun · verb

field

n. · v.
US /ˈfiɫd/ UK /fˈiːld/ field UK spelling fielded

  1. 01 A1 Beginner

    n.an area of land on a farm used for growing crops or keeping animals.

    n.an area of open land, typically enclosed, used for agricultural purposes such as cultivation or pasture.

    Simple

    The cows were grazing peacefully in the green field behind the barn.

    In context

    The farmer rotated his crops, planting wheat in the northern field while allowing the southern section to lie fallow for the season.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    n.a particular subject that people study or a type of work they do.

    n.a branch of knowledge, study, or professional activity.

    Simple

    She is a famous expert in the field of child psychology.

    In context

    Recent breakthroughs in the field of renewable energy have significantly reduced the cost of solar panel production worldwide.

  3. 03 A2 Elementary Sport

    n.an area of grass where people play sports like football or baseball.

    n.a piece of land prepared for playing a game, especially one involving a ball and grass surface.

    Simple

    The players ran onto the field at the start of the second half.

    In context

    Heavy rainfall during the night left the field muddy and treacherous, forcing the referee to inspect the turf before kickoff.

  4. 04 B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

    n.a place on a computer screen where you type specific information.

    n.a specific area within a database record or a digital form designated for a particular category of data.

    Simple

    Please enter your phone number in the required field on the form.

    In context

    The database administrator added a mandatory field for email addresses to ensure the marketing team could reach all new subscribers.

  5. 05 C1 Advanced Technical Science

    n.a region where a force, like gravity or electricity, has an effect.

    n.a region in space in which a given effect or force, such as magnetism, exists at all points.

    Simple

    The earth's magnetic field protects us from harmful radiation from space.

    In context

    The experiment required a perfectly uniform electric field to ensure the particles moved in a predictable trajectory through the vacuum chamber.

  6. 06 B2 Upper Intermediate Sport

    v.to catch or pick up a ball in a game like baseball or cricket.

    v.to catch, stop, or pick up a ball and return it to the main playing area.

    Simple

    He fielded the ball cleanly and threw it back to the pitcher.

    In context

    The shortstop fielded the ground ball with remarkable agility, turning a potential hit into a spectacular double play.

  7. 07 B2 Upper Intermediate

    v.to answer a series of questions or deal with many phone calls.

    v.to receive and respond to a series of questions, inquiries, or telephone calls, often in a public or professional setting.

    Simple

    The politician had to field many difficult questions from the reporters.

    In context

    After the presentation, the CEO spent thirty minutes fielding questions from concerned shareholders regarding the company's quarterly losses.

Usage field of view · field research · chosen field

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Very common
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