field off
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Meaning · English
To defend against or reflect away blows, shots, etc; to fend off.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She fielded off all of their shots.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “field off” mean?
To defend against or reflect away blows, shots, etc; to fend off.
Is “field off” formal or informal?
field off is generally informal.