1. A military or strategic strategy that combines defensive positioning with offensive counter-attacks
The general adopted a defensive offensive strategy to repel the enemy while maintaining initiative.
O general adotou uma estratégia de ofensiva defensiva para repelir o inimigo mantendo a iniciativa.
2. In sports or competition, a tactical approach where one primarily defends but launches quick counter-attacks
The soccer team played a defensive offensive, waiting for opportunities to strike on the break.
O time de futebol jogou uma ofensiva defensiva, esperando por oportunidades para contra-atacar.