offensive tactics

collocation in English

meaningsofoffensiveandtactic

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offensive
adjective
uk
/əˈfen.sɪv/us
/əˈfen.sɪv/us
/ˈɑːˌfen.sɪv/
causing ...
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tactic
noun
uk
/ˈtæk.tɪk/us
/ˈtæk.tɪk/
a planned way of ...
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(Definition ofoffensiveandtacticfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofoffensive tactics

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The mainoffensivetacticwas the creeping barrage, an artillery strike combined with constant infantry progression through the battlefield.
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These measures will give the force a wide choice of offensive tactics.
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It gave us the first indication that we would adopt offensive tactics.
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Tear gas and other more offensive tactics are used as a last resort.
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Postwar armies concentrated on developing more effective offensive tactics through the mechanization of ground troops.
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During his career, he was known for employing attacking, fast break offensive tactics.
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This was possible because while offensive tactics were focused on mobility, so were defensive tactics.
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The offensive tactics pursued by this daring and skilful officer have produced most successful results.
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Units focused on offensive tactics, including movement techniques, attack formations, actions on contact and breaching obstacles in stride.
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It was during this period that the famous "jeu la nantaise", made up of well-oiled and offensive tactics, made its appearance.
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He focused on pursuing offensive tactics and as a result, the squad became much more aggressive and improved their goal scoring ability.
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His largely offensive tactics have irritated some, who complain that he ignores defensive football.
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It also appears she has had no great training in defensive or offensive tactics, and her only other well-known trait is that of being a businesswoman and entrepreneur.
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