afield

adverb

1. Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further).

2. On the field.

   “We now have both teams afield and can begin the match.”

3. Out in the open.

4. In or into a field (especially a field of battle)

   “the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance”

   “unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens”

5. Off the subject; beyond the point at issue

   “such digressions can lead us too far afield”