Association Football, etc. To send (the ball etc.) out of one's defensive zone; to kick away from one's goal-area. Also absol. or intransitive.

(intransitive) in football, to kick the ball across the field; also as n.

intransitive. Association Football and Hockey. To handle the ball illegally during play.

Sport. transitive. Association Football. Of a player placed just in front of the team’s defence: to add stability and strength to (the midfield)…