midfield
ˈmɪdˌfiːld
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Definition of midfield - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sportsTECH.related to the central area of a sports fieldTECH.
  • The team focused on their midfield strategy.
central
2.
playersTECH.pertaining to players in the middle field areaTECH.
  • He is known for his midfield skills.
central intermediate middle

Noun

1.
general areaTECH.middle area between opposing defencesTECH.
  • He passed the ball through the midfield.
midsection
2.
playersTECH.group of players positioned in the center area of a sports fieldTECH.
  • The coach praised the midfield for their excellent coordination during the game..
center field
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Expressions with midfield

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located or happening around the central area of a sports field
She controlled the game in midfield throughout the second half.

Origin of midfield

Old English, mid (middle) + feld (field)

Terms with midfield included in their meaning

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DMacr.
acr: defensive midfielder
player who defends and supports the midfield
soccer
player in soccer who plays in a defensive position in the midfield
soccer
football player between midfield and forward lines

Examples of midfield in a sentence

  • Midfield players need to be versatile and quick.
  • The team needs more midfield players.
  • Her midfield position is crucial for the game.
  • The midfield was crowded with players during the match.
  • Coaches often focus on strengthening the midfield.
  • The midfield dominated the first half of the match.

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  1. French:central, centre, ...
  2. German:mittelfeldbezogener, Mittelfeld, ...
  3. Italian:di centrocampo, centrocampo, ...
  4. Spanish:de mediocampo, mediocampo, ...
  5. Portuguese:meio-campo, centro do campo, ...
  6. Chinese:中场的, 中场, ...
  7. Japanese:ミッドフィールドの, ミッドフィールド, ...
  8. Arabic:وسط الملعب, خَط الوَسَط, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִשּׁוּר, קַו הַקִּישּׁוּר, ...
  10. Russian:центральный, полузащита, ...
  11. Ukrainian:центральний, півзахист, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्य क्षेत्रीय, मध्य क्षेत्र, ...

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