strike force
[/straɪk fɔrs/]
nounpl: strike forces
força de ataque
1. A military unit or group trained and equipped for rapid, offensive operations
The navy deployed a strike force to the region.
A marinha deslocou uma força de ataque para a região.
2. In sports, the offensive players or attacking unit of a team
The team's strike force scored three goals in the first half.
A força de ataque do time marcou três gols no primeiro tempo.
3. Any organized group mobilized to accomplish a specific aggressive objective
The company formed a strike force to compete in the new market.
A empresa formou uma força de ataque para competir no novo mercado.
The term is commonly used in Brazilian sports journalism, particularly in football/soccer commentary where 'força de ataque' refers to a team's attacking players. In military contexts, it maintains its formal usage across both American and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions.
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