How to Pronounce "take the offensive"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈfɛnsɪv
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /əfˈɛnsɪv
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
Definition
To start attacking or to take action first instead of waiting to defend. Commonly used in sports, debates, business, or military situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈfɛnsɪv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /əfˈɛnsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
UK
TAYK thuh uh-FEN-siv
Listen in Context
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.