field
gb/fˈild/ us/fˈild/
A2
English
~ 600
mező, föld, pálya, terület, szakterület, lekezel, elkap, megszerez, kezel, fogad, megválaszol
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a [size] field; a field of [crop]
The cows were grazing in the field.
A tehenek a mezőn legeltek.
We played soccer on the school field.
Az iskolai pályán fociztunk.
A large field of sunflowers stretched to the horizon.
They walked across the muddy field after the rain.
The farmer plowed the field in preparation for planting.
Learner examples
The cows are in the field.
A tehenek a mezőn vannak.
We run on the school field.
Az iskolai pályán futunk.
There is a big green field near my house.
The man works in the corn field.
She walks across the field every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'field' with 'forest' or 'yard'. A 'field' is usually larger and open, while a 'yard' is smaller and near a house.
Meaning
An area of land for a purpose
Collocations
corn field
|football field
|open field
|field of wheat
|grassy field
Synonyms
meadow (Usually refers to a grassy field, often natural and not cultivated for crops.)
Antonyms
forest (A forest is covered with trees, unlike an open field.)
Themes
geography
|daily life
|sports
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An area of land used for farming, sports, or another activity.
An open area of land, often used for farming, sports, or a particular activity.
NOUN
B1
2
terület
A2
szakterület
B2
Usage pattern:
the field of [study/work]
She is an expert in the field of neuroscience.
Szakértő az idegtudomány területén.
Many advances have been made in the field of renewable energy.
Sok előrelépés történt a megújuló energia területén.
He decided to enter the field of law after college.
The conference brought together leaders from various fields.
This book is well-known in the field of education.
Learner examples
She works in the field of medicine.
Az orvostudomány területén dolgozik.
He studies in the field of history.
Történelmet tanul.
I want to work in the field of art.
There are many jobs in this field.
This is a new field for me.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'field' here with a physical place; in this meaning it is abstract and refers to a subject area.
Meaning
An area of study or work
Collocations
field of medicine
|field of research
|field of engineering
|enter the field
|leading in the field
Synonyms
discipline (More formal term used especially in academic contexts.)
Antonyms
general knowledge (Refers to broad, non-specialized knowledge rather than a specific area.)
Themes
education
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A subject or type of work or study.
A particular subject or area of activity, study, or professional work.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to field [a ball/player]
He skillfully fielded the ball at shortstop.
A shortstop posztján ügyesen lekezelte a labdát.
The player ran forward to field the pass.
A játékos előrefutott, hogy lekezelje a passzt.
She fielded the shot and quickly passed it back.
Learner examples
He can field the ball well.
Jól tudja lekezelni a labdát.
She runs to field the ball.
Odafut, hogy lekezelje a labdát.
They try to field every shot.
I will field the pass.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'field' here with playing on a sports ground; it specifically means catching or stopping the ball and returning it.
Meaning
Catch and return a ball in play
Collocations
field a ball
|field a team
|field players
Synonyms
catch (More general; 'field' implies catching or stopping as part of gameplay.)
Antonyms
miss (Failing to stop or catch the ball.)
Themes
sports
|daily_life
Definition
To catch or stop a ball and send it back in a game.
To catch, stop, or retrieve a ball and throw or pass it back during a game.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to field [questions/calls]
The spokesperson fielded questions from reporters.
A szóvivő válaszolt az újságírók kérdéseire.
She spent the afternoon fielding calls from customers.
A délutánt azzal töltötte, hogy ügyfelek hívásait kezelte.
He had to field complaints about the new policy.
Learner examples
He fields questions from students.
Válaszol a diákok kérdéseire.
She fields calls from customers every day.
Mindennap ügyfelek hívásait fogadja.
They field complaints from people.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with arranging players on a sports field; here it means answering or dealing with input from others.
Meaning
Handle questions or issues
Collocations
field questions
|field calls
|field complaints
Synonyms
handle ('Handle' is broader; 'field' often suggests responding on the spot.)
Antonyms
ignore (Not responding to questions or issues.)
Themes
communication
|business
|work
Definition
To answer questions or deal with problems from people.
To deal with and answer questions, comments, or problems, especially from the public or media.
Grammar
Dictionary form
field
IPA
GB/fˈild/
US/fˈild/
Syllables & stress
field (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (field)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: field
- Plural: fields
Verb
- Base: field
- 3rd Person Singular: fields
- Present Participle: fielding
- Past: fielded
Word family
Forms
fields
noun
fielding
verb
fielded
verb
Related words
Advanced or less common
fieldworker
noun
Expressions
in the field
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈild/
fixed phrase
Working outside in practical location
Doing work outside an office, often outdoors or at a special site.
Examples
- The biologists are in the field collecting samples.
- Our engineers spend weeks in the field testing equipment.
out in left field
1/ˈaʊt ˈɪn lˈɛft fˈild/
idiom
informal
Strange or unexpected idea or behavior
Very strange, unusual, or unexpected.
Examples
- That suggestion is really out in left field.
- His theory seemed out in left field compared to others.
take the field
1/tˈeɪk ðə fˈild/
fixed phrase
Go onto sports ground to start game
To go onto the playing area at the start of a sports game.
Examples
- The team took the field to loud cheers from fans.
- Both sides will take the field after halftime.
level playing field
1/lˈɛvəl plˈeɪɪŋ fˈild/
idiom
Fair and equal conditions for everyone
A situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed.
Examples
- The new rules create a level playing field for small businesses.
- We need to ensure a level playing field in education.
level playing field
2/lˈɛvəl plˈeɪɪŋ fˈild/
idiom
equal opportunity situation
When everyone has the same chance and no one has an unfair advantage.
Examples
- We need to create a level playing field for all candidates.
- The new law aims to ensure a level playing field in business.
play the field
1/plˈeɪ ðə fˈild/
idiom
informal
Date several people casually
To have romantic relationships with several people without serious commitment.
Examples
- He's not ready to settle down yet; he wants to play the field for a while.
- After his divorce, he decided to play the field for a while.
- She spent her twenties playing the field before meeting her husband.
- She's not ready to settle down yet, so she's playing the field.