English words: on base to on the defensive

300 English words, part 21 of 67 of the words starting with O, A to Z. 6 have a page of their own.

English words on base to on the defensive

on base prepositional phrase: Having reached a base in an inning.
on-base percentage noun: The frequency with which a hitter successfully reaches first base.
on-base plus slugging noun: A metric used to evaluate the effectiveness of a hitter; the sum of on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
on-beam adjective: Alternative form of onbeam.
on behalf of preposition: Speaking or acting for.
on bended knee prepositional phrase: In a kneeling position.
on Bible adverb: Synonym of on God.
on blast prepositional phrase: In an embarrassing position from having been publicly denounced or exposed, especially from being shamed on social media.
on board adjective, interjection, preposition: On or in (a means of transportation).
on book adverb: Referencing a script; not recited from memory.
on brand adjective: Serving the public image which a company seeks to associate with its product.
on butt prepositional phrase: Acting in a strange or deranged manner; tripping out, wilding.
on call adjective, prepositional phrase: Available to be summoned.
on camera prepositional phrase: In a position or situation where one is being photographed or filmed.
on-campus adjective, adverb: Situated on the campus of the educational institution in question.
on-chain adjective: Occurring, validated, and recorded on a blockchain.
on 'Change adverb: At the Royal Exchange; on the stock exchange.
on cloud nine prepositional phrase: In a state of elation; very happy; blissful.
on cloud seven prepositional phrase: In a state of elation; very happy; blissful.
on command prepositional phrase: When it is ordered or desired; through conscious volition.
on condition prepositional phrase: Providing.
on condition that conjunction: Synonym of provided.
on contact prepositional phrase: Immediately after being impacted or touched by something.
on course prepositional phrase: Following the intended route.
on credit prepositional phrase: With an understanding that the money lent will be paid back.
on cue prepositional phrase: Exactly when expected or appropriate.
on dead dogs adverb: Used to express that the speaker is telling the truth.
on death's doorstep phrase: Almost dead.
on deck prepositional phrase: On the deck of a ship, especially of a captain or officer; in charge.
on deck circle noun: The circle drawn or painted on the field where the next batter to hit waits.
on demand prepositional phrase: When needed or required.
on-die adjective: Situated on the same chip (of silicon etc)
on display prepositional phrase: Synonym of on show.
on dit noun /ɒ̃ diː/: A rumour; hearsay
on drive noun, verb: a type of batsman's shot played by swinging the bat vertically and hitting the ball along the ground in the direction of mid on.
on duty prepositional phrase: Actively engaged in an assigned task, duty or occupation.
on earth prepositional phrase: Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.
on edge prepositional phrase: Tense, nervous; consequently irritable.
on end prepositional phrase: without interruption, without stopping, continuously
on equal footing prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on an equal footing.
on equal terms prepositional phrase: With the same set of advantages and disadvantages; on an equal footing, on a level playing field.
on eternal patrol prepositional phrase: Lost at sea.
on everybody's lips prepositional phrase: Synonym of on everyone's lips.
on everyone's lips prepositional phrase: Being the subject of general discussion or rumour.
on familiar ground prepositional phrase: In a familiar situation
on-field adjective: Alternative form of onfield.
on file prepositional phrase: In a file, as a file folder; available for reference.
on film adverb: Appearing in the form of a movie or video.
on fire prepositional phrase: Being burned by fire.
on firecall prepositional phrase: On call, with regard to a firefighter or unit.
on first-name basis adverb: Synonym of on a first-name basis.
on first-name terms prepositional phrase: Familiar with someone, such that one can address them by their first name.
on fleek prepositional phrase /ɒn ˈfliːk/: Flawless; perfect; spot on.
on foenem grave prepositional phrase: With all honesty and earnestness; with placement of a claim’s validity upon the honor of one’s deceased kith and kin; on God; I swear.
on foot prepositional phrase: On one's feet; walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal.
on form prepositional phrase: Doing well; performing as well as would usually be expected.
on fours prepositional phrase: Involving a separate drawing for every four frames of film.
on G adverb: Clipping of on God.
on-glide noun, verb: Alternative form of onglide.
on God adverb: With all honesty and seriousness, used to stress that one is telling the truth
on God's green Earth prepositional phrase: Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.
on-going adjective, noun: Alternative form of ongoing.
on good terms prepositional phrase: Being friendly; having good relations.
on guard adjective: The starting position of a fencing bout.
on hand adjective, prepositional phrase: Available; ready; in stock.
on-hanger noun: Alternative form of onhanger.
on heat prepositional phrase: Alternative form of in heat.
on high prepositional phrase /ɒn ˈhaɪ/: To a high position; or up in, or to, the sky; above.
on hire prepositional phrase: Available to be hired.
On HMS prepositional phrase: On Her (or His) Majesty's Service.
on hold prepositional phrase: Delayed; postponed; suspended.
on-hook adjective: Describing the state of a telephone (or similar device) when it is available but not in use.
on horseback prepositional phrase: Synonym of horseback (“on the back of a horse”).
on ice prepositional phrase /ɒn ˈaɪs/: Not being used; temporarily unavailable or suspended; on hold.
on impulse prepositional phrase: Without prior consideration; spontaneously, impulsively.
on in years adjective: Old; advanced in age.
on instruments prepositional phrase: (Flying) by reference to one's flight instruments, rather than by visual contact with the ground.
on it prepositional phrase: Actively doing something, or working to solve a (specified) problem.
on it like a car bonnet prepositional phrase: Synonym of on it (“actively working to solve a problem, etc.”).
on its merits prepositional phrase: Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
on its way out prepositional phrase: Going out of fashion.
on Jah prepositional phrase: Synonym of on God.
on job adjective: Very hardworking; dedicated to the hustle.
on keel prepositional phrase: Moving straight ahead without wobbling or tilting. (of a watercraft, etc.)
on-leash adjective: Of an area, in which dogs are required to be placed on a leash.
on leg adverb: out of bed, up
on level terms prepositional phrase: In a state of fair competition.
on like Donkey Kong phrase /ˈɒn laɪk ˈdɒŋki kɒŋ/: An intensifier used in the same contexts as it's on, bring it on, come on, go on, and other expressions using the word on, but to express greater emphasis.
on line adjective, adverb, prepositional phrase: Dated form of online.
on loan adjective, adverb, noun, verb: Loaned or lent, not owned.
on-loaned adjective, verb: lent or borrowed
on lobby terms prepositional phrase: Communicated by a political source to the press on the understanding that the source will not be named.
on location prepositional phrase: Synonym of on site.
on long-term sick prepositional phrase: In receipt of benefits or allowances for sickness, disability or incapacity for a long period of time.
on-looker noun: Alternative form of onlooker.
on loop prepositional phrase: In loop mode: set to repeat, that is, to loop.
on main prepositional phrase: Expressed openly when one might normally desire privacy or anonymity.
on mass adverb: Eggcorn of en masse.
on memo prepositional phrase: Of a diamond: having been borrowed by a dealer who does not own it, in order to show it to potential buyers.
on message adjective: Publicly reiterating and supporting the official party policy; conforming to the party’s agreed policies.
on my life adverb: With all honesty and seriousness; affirmatively.
on net prepositional phrase: After expenses or deductions.
on no account prepositional phrase: Under no circumstances.
on nodding terms prepositional phrase: Having a relationship which is not close or fully developed (with someone).
on notice prepositional phrase: Informed or warned about something.
on oath prepositional phrase: Synonym of under oath.
on occasion prepositional phrase: Occasionally, from time to time, now and then.
on-off adjective: That is either fully on or fully off, and is used to toggle a status between on and off; as in an on-off switch
on-off switch noun: A switch or button on an electrical appliance that turns it on or off.
on offer prepositional phrase: For sale at a reduced price.
on one hand prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the one hand.
on one's back prepositional phrase: Having come to the end of one's resources.
on one's beam ends prepositional phrase: In a parlous or destitute state.
on one's behaviour prepositional phrase: Placed in a situation where one's best behaviour is necessary or advisable.
on one's bill prepositional phrase: Alone, on one's own.
on one's conscience prepositional phrase: making somebody feel guilty.
on one's deathbed prepositional phrase: Close to death.
on one's feet prepositional phrase: While standing up or walking, running, etc.
on one's game prepositional phrase: Performing as well as one can.
on one's guard prepositional phrase: In a watchful state; alert; vigilant.
on one's hands and knees prepositional phrase: With one's body bent over so that the knees and palms of the hands are touching the floor.
on one's head prepositional phrase: Assumed or borne, as a responsibility or something blameworthy.
on one's high horse prepositional phrase: Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.
on one's honor prepositional phrase: used to emphasize that one is behaving or going to behave in a trustworthy manner.
on one's Jack Jones prepositional phrase: On one's own; alone.
on one's knees adjective: Kneeling, begging or as if begging.
on one's L's prepositional phrase: Said of a person who is on their learner's permit and displays L-plates on their vehicle; not yet possessing a provisional or full driver's licence.
on one's last legs prepositional phrase: About to die.
on one's lee-lane prepositional phrase: on one's own; alone
on one's legs prepositional phrase: Standing up, especially in order to deliver a speech.
on one's lonesome prepositional phrase: Alone; without aid or accompaniment.
on one's Ls prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on one's L's.
on one's mark prepositional phrase: The given time to open fire.
on one's mettle prepositional phrase: Putting forth one's best efforts.
on one's mind adjective: In one's thoughts, especially persistently or recurrently.
on one's ones prepositional phrase: One one's own.
on one's own prepositional phrase: Unaided; without assistance or help from others.
on one's own account prepositional phrase: On one's own behalf.
on one's own bat prepositional phrase: Alternative form of off one's own bat.
on one's own ground prepositional phrase: Dealing with a matter with which one is familiar or expert.
on one's own hook prepositional phrase: Synonym of on one's own account.
on one's own time prepositional phrase: In one's free time; after hours.
on one's P's prepositional phrase: Said of a person who is on their provisional driver's licence and displays P-plates on their vehicle; not yet possessing a full driver's licence.
on one's part prepositional phrase: Done by (someone).
on one's pat prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on one's Pat Malone.
on one's Pat Malone prepositional phrase: Alone, on one's own
on one's period prepositional phrase: Menstruating. (This entry is a translation hub.)
on one's person prepositional phrase: Held on one's physical body.
on one's plate prepositional phrase: To be dealt with or handled.
on one's Ps prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on one's P's.
on one's side prepositional phrase: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, side.
on one's tod prepositional phrase: On one's own, alone.
on one's todd prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on one's tod (“alone”).
on one's toes prepositional phrase: Attentive, active, busy or alert.
on one's uppers prepositional phrase: destitute; poor.
on one's watch adverb: During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.
on one's way prepositional phrase: Leaving; going about one's business.
on ones prepositional phrase: Involving a separate drawing for each individual frame of film.
on opposite sides of the barricades prepositional phrase: Holding starkly opposite views on an issue.
on or about preposition: approximately.
on order prepositional phrase: Having already been ordered for shipment, but not yet received from the supplier.
on pain of preposition /ɒn ˈpeɪn əv/: Used to warn of consequences if a specified act is done or not done: subject to the punishment of (some penalty); or (generally) subject to the circumstance...
on paper prepositional phrase: In writing, particularly handwritten or printed as opposed to digital.
on par adjective: Alternative form of on a par.
on parade prepositional phrase: Assembled and in formation, prepared for inspection, to receive orders, etc.
on-path attack noun: Synonym of man-in-the-middle attack.
on pins and needles prepositional phrase: Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
on point prepositional phrase: Excellent; bold; performing well.
on-prem adjective: Installed and run on computers on the premises of the organisation that uses it, and not elsewhere (such as in a server farm or in the cloud).
on-premise adjective: Misconstruction of on-premises
on-premises adjective: On the premises; on the same piece of property as something else.
on-pressing adjective: Of a group, crowd, army, etc., pressing forwards.
on principle prepositional phrase: Because of one's values or beliefs.
on pump prepositional phrase: On credit; with payment delayed until later.
on purpose prepositional phrase: By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
on rails prepositional phrase: Rail-based.
on-ramp noun, verb: A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.
on read prepositional phrase: Of a electronic message sender, in the state where their message has been read by the other party but not replied to.
on record prepositional phrase: Having one's statement published.
on reflection prepositional phrase: After thinking about something
on remand prepositional phrase: In custody and pending trial.
on report prepositional phrase: Facing formal disciplinary action.
on risk adjective: Of a policyholder, covered by a particular insurance policy or insurer at a specific point in time.
on-road adjective, verb: Designed for, used for, or taking place on a driving surface that is traditionally paved, such as a street or smooth terrain
on-roader noun: A vehicle designed to be driven principally on normal roads; an on-road vehicle.
on sale prepositional phrase: Available for purchase.
on-scene adjective: At the site of an incident
on schedule prepositional phrase: On time; at the scheduled time.
on-screen adjective, adverb: Alternative form of onscreen.
on second thought prepositional phrase: After reconsidering; on further consideration.
on second thoughts prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on second thought.
on seen prepositional phrase: Of a electronic message sender, in the state where their message has been seen by the other party but not replied to.
on serve prepositional phrase: With each player or pairing having won the same number of games as they have served.
on shaky ground prepositional phrase: insecure; unlikely to succeed or last
on shipboard prepositional phrase: On board a ship.
on short notice prepositional phrase: Alternative form of at short notice.
on show prepositional phrase: Visible; displayed.
on side adjective, noun: The leg side.
on-side kick noun: A play in American football whereby the team performing the kick-off kicks the ball the minimum distance (ten yards in most levels of play) in an attempt to...
on sight noun, prepositional phrase: Immediately when sighted.
on silent adjective: A setting on an electronic device that prevents it from producing noise when it receives a call or a message, such as an alert or a notification.
on site adjective, prepositional phrase: At the site of a job, or at the location of the customer of a product or service, as opposed to at the vendor's factory, office, or studio.
on skibidi prepositional phrase: With all honesty and earnestness, really; no cap; on God.
on sleep prepositional phrase: asleep
on-slip noun: A slip road by which traffic joins a major road such as a motorway.
on solid ground prepositional phrase: Confident or justified regarding a subject or argument.
on someone's account adverb: For someone's sake.
on someone's back prepositional phrase: Nagging or harassing someone.
on someone's books prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the books.
on someone's dime prepositional phrase: At the monetary expense of the person indicated.
on someone's doorstep prepositional phrase: Very nearby.
on someone's good side prepositional phrase: In someone's good graces; approved of by someone; not having annoyed or irritated someone.
on someone's hands prepositional phrase: Being someone's liability or responsibility; with which someone is lumbered.
on someone's mind prepositional phrase: Preoccupying someone; present in someone's thoughts.
on someone's own dime prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on someone's dime.
on someone's radar prepositional phrase: Within someone's awareness, attention or consideration.
on someone's radar screen prepositional phrase: Synonym of on someone's radar.
on someone's side prepositional phrase: Supporting someone's opinions or interests.
on someone's tail prepositional phrase: Following someone closely.
on song prepositional phrase: Playing or performing well.
on speaking terms prepositional phrase: Acquainted and friendly; in a state where salutations and general remarks can be comfortably exchanged.
on spec adverb: In hope of success, using one's best guess.
on special prepositional phrase: For sale at a reduced price.
on stage adjective, adverb: Alternative form of onstage.
on steroids prepositional phrase: To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
on stream adverb: In or into operation or production.
on strike adjective: Due to face the next delivery from the bowler.
on stun prepositional phrase: An intensity setting of the fictional phaser energy weapon, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69), which non-lethally stuns its target.
on sufferance prepositional phrase: Unwillingly agreed to or barely tolerated.
on swole adjective: Synonym of swole (in various senses)
on sync prepositional phrase: synchronized; in sync.
on tag prepositional phrase: Under judicial surveillance by means of an electronic tag worn on the ankle etc.
on talking terms prepositional phrase: able to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topic
on tap prepositional phrase: Available directly from the barrel by way of a tap.
on tape prepositional phrase: Recorded using video- or sound-recording technology.
on target prepositional phrase: Accurate, or accurately predicted.
on task prepositional phrase: Engaged in an activity or job.
on television prepositional phrase: Broadcast through the medium of television.
on tender hooks prepositional phrase: Misconstruction of on tenterhooks.
on tenterhooks prepositional phrase /ˌɒn ˈtɛntəhʊks/: In a state of (great) apprehension or suspense; on pins and needles; on the rack.
on tenters prepositional phrase: Synonym of on tenterhooks
on terms with prepositional phrase: In friendly relations with.
on that note prepositional phrase: On the topic that was just previously mentioned.
on that score prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on this score (“pertaining to a separate or distinct subject or topic”).
on the phrase: Every; on such a basis.
on the air prepositional phrase: Alternative spelling of on the air, especially when used attributively.
on the alert prepositional phrase: Very attentive, or vigilant
on the anvil prepositional phrase: In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured.
on the back burner prepositional phrase: Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.
on the back foot prepositional phrase: Having the weight on the back foot in order to play a defensive stroke
on the back of preposition: As a result of; after; subsequent to.
on the ball prepositional phrase: Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.
on the bash prepositional phrase: Working as a sex worker.
on the basis of preposition: Because of; according to; as per; in accordance with.
on the batter prepositional phrase: Engaged in prostitution.
on the beach prepositional phrase: Removed or retired from an active shipboard position in the navy or merchant navy.
on the beat prepositional phrase: Of a police officer: patrolling his or her assigned area; on duty.
on the bench prepositional phrase: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, bench.
on the bias prepositional phrase: Describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally across the grain (so as to make the clothing cling to the body)
on the blanket prepositional phrase: Wearing a blanket instead of prison clothes (as a protest by political prisoners who wanted to distinguish themselves from criminals).
on the blink prepositional phrase: Usually of a mechanical or electrical device, functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well.
on the block prepositional phrase: Available or for sale at an auction.
on the boil prepositional phrase: simmering strongly and about to boil.
on the boob prepositional phrase: Breastfeeding, nursing at the breast.
on the book prepositional phrase: Acting as a prompter.
on the books prepositional phrase: Contained in an official list (of members, employees, clients, projects etc.).
on the bounce prepositional phrase: consecutively, in succession
on the bow prepositional phrase: Within 45° of the point right ahead.
on the brain prepositional phrase: Obsessively in mind.
on the breadline prepositional phrase: In a situation of extreme poverty; relying on food donations or having only enough to survive.
on the brew prepositional phrase: On the dole; receiving unemployment benefit.
on the brink phrase: Alternative form of on the brink of.
on the brink of preposition /ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/: Very near, imminently approaching; ready to, about to.
on the bubble prepositional phrase: Holding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.
on the bum prepositional phrase: Living as a vagrant; homeless.
on the bung prepositional phrase: Not working properly; kaput.
on the burst prepositional phrase: (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.
on the button prepositional phrase: Exactly, precisely.
on the cadge prepositional phrase: Engaged in begging for money.
on the canvas prepositional phrase: In a state of being overwhelmed, defeated, or in a challenging situation.
on the cards prepositional phrase: Likely to occur, probable.
on the carpet prepositional phrase: Under consideration; subject to discussion or deliberation.
on the case prepositional phrase: Actively working on something.
on the cheap prepositional phrase: Synonym of cheaply or economically.
on the clock prepositional phrase: Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
on the club adjective: Temporarily away from work, usually due to sickness, supported by sickness benefit.
on the come adverb: Betting on cards that may come in the future.
on the contrary prepositional phrase: Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
on the couch prepositional phrase: Undergoing psychological therapy or analysis.
on the count of preposition: After counting to a certain number
on the critical list prepositional phrase: In a bad way; likely to die or fail.
on the crook prepositional phrase: In a crooked or dishonest manner.
on the cross prepositional phrase: dishonestly
on the cuff prepositional phrase: On credit, with payment to be made later.
on the cusp preposition: on the point of a significant transformation, ascendance, etc.
on the cutting room floor prepositional phrase: Not included in the finalized version of something; deliberately rejected or unintentionally overlooked.
on the daily adverb: On a daily basis, daily.
on the debit side prepositional phrase: On the negative or bad side of things.
on the deck prepositional phrase: Flying at a very low altitude.
on the defensive prepositional phrase: Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under O: 20,049 words, in 67 parts.