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aggressive move

[/əˈɡresɪv muːv/]
nounpl: aggressive moves
movimento agressivo
1. A forceful or confrontational action taken to gain advantage or dominance
The company made an aggressive move to acquire its competitor.
A empresa fez um movimento agressivo para adquirir sua concorrente.
2. In sports or games, a bold offensive action intended to overwhelm an opponent
The chess player opened with an aggressive move to control the center.
O enxadrista abriu com um movimento agressivo para controlar o centro.
3. A hostile or threatening action in conflict or negotiation
The military considered any border crossing an aggressive move.
Os militares consideraram qualquer cruzamento de fronteira um movimento agressivo.
NYC Slang
power move
Synonyms
bold actionoffensive moveassertive actionforceful action
Antonyms
defensive movepassive approachcautious actionretreat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento agressivo
Standard usage in business and sports contexts
São Paulo
movimento agressivo / jogada agressiva
Commonly used in business and finance discussions
Rio de Janeiro
movimento agressivo / ataque direto
May use 'ataque direto' in informal contexts
Portugal
movimento agressivo / ação agressiva
Slightly more formal, 'ação agressiva' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the offensive
make a play for something
go for the jugular
go on the attack
throw down the gauntlet
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