Como Pronunciar "take the offensive"
expression
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
Definição
To start attacking or to take action first instead of waiting to defend. Commonly used in sports, debates, business, or military situations.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈfɛnsɪv
Inglês Britânico
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /əfˈɛnsɪv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
UK
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
Ouça em Contexto
The team decided to take the offensive in the second half.
Our company must take the offensive to beat our competitors.
When you take the offensive, you control the situation.
They were tired of waiting, so they finally decided to take the offensive.