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ofensiva

[o.fen.ˈsi.vɐ]
nounfemininepl: ofensivas
offensive
1. An aggressive military operation or campaign
The army launched a major offensive against the enemy.
O exército lançou uma grande ofensiva contra o inimigo.
2. An aggressive course of action or strategy in any field
The company is on the offensive with new marketing campaigns.
A empresa está na ofensiva com novas campanhas de marketing.
3. An aggressive or attacking stance, as opposed to defensive
They took the offensive in the debate.
Eles tomaram a ofensiva no debate.
Synonyms
ataqueagressãoinvestidaarremetida
Antonyms
defesadefensivarecuoretirada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ofensiva
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ofensiva
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na ofensiva - to be on the offensive
tomar a ofensiva - to take the offensive
lançar uma ofensiva - to launch an offensive
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