on base
The phrase "on base" is used in various fields such as baseball, military, and aviation, each with a distinct meaning.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(sports)A player has successfully reached one of the bases and is positioned there.
Example
- The batter hit a single and is now on base.
B2Military
(general)Located within the confines of a military installation.
Example
- Families of soldiers often live on base.
C1Aviation
(technical)Flying the base leg of an approach, which is a specific part of the landing procedure.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on base":
off basefirst basesecond basebase courtthird basebase onhome baseat batget to first baseon sideon deckbase memoryon the pad