Upfield
Pronunciation: /ˈʌpfild/
Upfield (adverb)
- In sports, moving closer to the opponent's goal or end of the field.
Examples
- The player sprinted upfield to score.
- She passed the ball upfield quickly.
Common collocations: move upfield, pass upfield, upfield position, upfield player
Upfield (adjective)
- In sports, located closer to the opponent's goal or end of the field.
Examples
- The upfield players waited for the pass.
- He took an upfield position to attack.