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attack

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. attack
2. attack (on a difficult task)
3. making an assault (on a summit)

This loanword means an attack or assault, and it is used in sports, games, and military contexts to describe an offensive move against an opponent. It can also carry the nuance of making a bold attempt or challenge at something difficult.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why don't we start with a small approach and see how they respond?

Sentence 2

The sales team shared their strategy: "We go in through referrals."

Sentence 3

The research team declared they would "tackle uncharted territory."

Sentence 4

There's really no choice but to tackle that problem head-on, is there.

Sentence 5

In the city, a man was arrested on suspicion of attacking a store clerk during a robbery.