Phrase guide

take point

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To assume the first and most exposed position in a formation in combat; to serve as the lead soldier or unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: run point

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To assume a key role in an operation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: run point

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 担当前哨 (dāndāngqiánshào) — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • Finnish: mennä edeltä — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • Finnish: mennä kärkeen — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • Finnish: johtaa — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • French: passer devant — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • Russian: пойти́ пе́рвым (pojtí pérvym) — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • Russian: повести́ за собо́й (povestí za sobój) — to be the first, to lead in the combat
  • Finnish: johtaa — to assume a key role in an operation
  • Finnish: ottaa johto — to assume a key role in an operation
  • Russian: возгла́вить — to assume a key role in an operation