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flanquear

[flɐ̃keˈaɾ]
verb
to flank
1. to attack or move around the side or flank of an enemy position or military unit
The cavalry flanked the enemy troops from the left side.
A cavalaria flanqueou as tropas inimigas pelo lado esquerdo.
2. to position oneself or something at the side of something else
Security guards flanked the president during the public appearance.
Guardas de segurança flanqueavam o presidente durante o evento público.
3. to go around the side of an obstacle or defensive position
The team flanked the defensive line to score.
O time flanqueou a linha defensiva para marcar.
Synonyms
contornarrodearenvolverultrapassar pelo flanco
Antonyms
enfrentaratacar frontalmente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flanquear
Standard usage in military and sports contexts
Portugal
flanquear
Standard usage, primarily military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

flanquear o inimigo
flanquear pela esquerda/direita
movimento de flanqueamento
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