fields

n. areas of open land, often used for growing crops or keeping animals.

n. expanses of open ground, typically demarcated for agricultural purposes such as cultivation or pasture.

“The sheep were grazing peacefully in the green fields behind the farmhouse.”

“The train sped past vast fields of golden wheat that stretched toward the horizon, broken only by the occasional cluster of trees.”

n. particular subjects or areas of activity that people study or work in.

n. specialised branches of knowledge, study, or professional activity.

“She is an expert in the fields of science and technology.”

“Recent breakthroughs in the fields of genetics and molecular biology have opened new avenues for treating hereditary diseases.”

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

n. delineated areas of play for outdoor sports, especially those involving a ball.

“The school has several large fields for the children to play sports on.”

“Heavy rain overnight left the playing fields waterlogged, forcing the tournament organisers to postpone the final matches.”

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

n. regions in which a particular condition, such as magnetism or gravity, prevails at every point.

“Magnets create invisible magnetic fields that can pull on certain metals.”

“The laboratory was designed to shield sensitive equipment from external electromagnetic fields that might interfere with the measurements.”

Technical

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

v. to catch, stop, or return a ball as a fielder in order to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

“He fields the ball cleanly and throws it back to the pitcher.”

“The shortstop fields the ground ball with impressive agility, turning a potential hit into a crucial double play.”

v. to answer or deal with a series of questions or suggestions.

v. to receive and respond to questions, criticisms, or telephone calls, especially in a public context.

“The manager fields questions from the press after every game.”

“The spokesperson spent over an hour fielding difficult questions from reporters regarding the company's recent financial losses.”