downfield

An adjective used in American football to describe the direction toward the opponent's end zone.

• 🇷🇺Прилагательное, используемое в американском футболе для описания направления в сторону зачётной зоны соперника.

1. Toward the opponent's end B2 formal sport

   Located or moving toward the defending team's end of the playing field, typically in football or rugby.

   • The quarterback threw a long pass downfield.
   • The receiver ran downfield to catch the ball.
   • The team advanced downfield with a series of quick plays.

   🇷🇺В сторону ворот соперника

   Synonyms: upfield

   Antonyms: backfield

• more downfield comparative form
• most downfield superlative form

An adverb used primarily in American football and rugby, meaning "toward the opponent's end zone" or "in the direction of the defensive team's goal line." It describes movement or positioning further along the field from the line of scrimmage.

• 🇷🇺Наречие, используемое в основном в американском футболе и регби, означающее «в направлении зачетной зоны соперника» или «в сторону линии ворот защищающейся команды». Описывает движение или позицию дальше по полю от линии схватки.

1. Toward the opponent's end B2 formal american sport

   Moving or positioned toward the defending team's end of the playing field, typically in American football or rugby.

   • The quarterback threw the ball downfield to the wide receiver.
   • The running back advanced downfield for a first down.
   • The kicker sent the ball far downfield.

   🇷🇺Вперед по полю

   Synonyms: aheaddeepforwardupfield

• more downfield comparative form
• most downfield superlative form