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attacking strategy

[/əˈtækɪŋ ˈstrætədʒi/]
nounpl: attacking strategies
estratégia ofensiva
1. A plan or method designed to take the initiative and advance aggressively toward an opponent or objective
The team employed an attacking strategy in the second half to score more goals.
O time empregou uma estratégia ofensiva no segundo tempo para marcar mais gols.
2. In business or competition, a proactive approach focused on gaining market share or defeating rivals
The company's attacking strategy focused on aggressive marketing and product innovation.
A estratégia ofensiva da empresa focava em marketing agressivo e inovação de produtos.
3. In military context, a tactical plan designed to seize territory or achieve superiority
The general devised an attacking strategy to overcome the enemy's defensive positions.
O general elaborou uma estratégia ofensiva para superar as posições defensivas do inimigo.
Synonyms
offensive strategyaggressive strategyforward strategyassertive approach
Antonyms
defensive strategypassive strategyretreating strategyconservative approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estratégia ofensiva
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
estratégia ofensiva
Standard regional usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
estratégia de ataque
Alternative form used in business contexts
Portugal
estratégia agressiva
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go on the offensive
take the bull by the horns
strike while the iron is hot
ir para o ataque
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