English Explanatory Dictionary

take point

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.
  2. To assume a key role in an operation.

Word forms

take point takes point taking point took point taken point

Synonyms

run point

Related words

point taken

Derived words

point man
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