general offensive
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl əˈfɛnsɪv/]
nounpl: general offensives
ofensiva geral
1. A large-scale military attack launched across a broad front by multiple forces against an enemy
The general offensive began at dawn with coordinated attacks from three divisions.
A ofensiva geral começou ao amanhecer com ataques coordenados de três divisões.
2. A sustained campaign or widespread initiative to achieve a particular objective
The company launched a general offensive to capture market share from competitors.
A empresa lançou uma ofensiva geral para capturar participação de mercado dos concorrentes.
3. A comprehensive effort or push across multiple areas or fronts
The government mounted a general offensive against corruption.
O governo montou uma ofensiva geral contra a corrupção.
This term is primarily used in military and strategic business contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, it maintains formal military terminology significance, particularly in discussions of World War II history and contemporary military strategy. In business contexts, 'ofensiva geral' is commonly used metaphorically to describe aggressive market or competitive strategies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
launch a general offensive
mount a general offensive
sustain a general offensive
go on the offensive
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