English Explanatory Dictionary

take the offensive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.

Pronunciation

En-au-take the offensive.ogg

Word forms

take the offensive takes the offensive taking the offensive took the offensive taken the offensive

Synonyms

go on the offensive
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