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offensive play

[/əˈfɛnsɪv pleɪ/]
nounpl: offensive plays
jogada ofensiva
1. A strategic move or action in sports designed to score points or advance toward the opponent's goal
The team executed a well-planned offensive play to score a touchdown.
O time executou uma jogada ofensiva bem planejada para marcar um touchdown.
2. In general context, an aggressive or attacking maneuver or tactic
The company launched an offensive play in the market to gain competitive advantage.
A empresa lançou uma jogada ofensiva no mercado para ganhar vantagem competitiva.
Synonyms
attacking playoffensive strategyoffensive movescoring playattack
Antonyms
defensive playdefensive strategydefense

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogada ofensiva
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in sports commentary
São Paulo
jogada ofensiva
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
jogada ofensiva
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
jogada ofensiva
Standard usage in European Portuguese, equivalent terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

go on the offensive
take the offensive
mount an offensive
offensive strategy
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