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attack force

[əˈtæk fɔːrs]
nounpl: attack forces
força de ataque
1. A military unit or group organized and deployed to conduct offensive operations against an enemy
The naval attack force launched missiles at the target.
A força de ataque naval lançou mísseis contra o alvo.
2. In sports, a team's offensive players or strategy designed to score points
The soccer team's attack force was particularly strong this season.
A força de ataque do time de futebol foi particularmente forte nesta temporada.
Synonyms
offensive forcestriking forceassault forcecombat force
Antonyms
defensive forcereserve force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força de ataque
Standard term used in military and sports contexts
São Paulo
força de ataque
Common in sports journalism and military discourse
Portugal
força de ataque
Used in military and sports terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

mounted an attack
launched an offensive
put together a strong attack
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