What does take the offensive mean?

Definitions for take the offensive
take the of·fen·sive

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  1. take the offensiveverb

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

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of take the offensive in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of take the offensive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of take the offensive in a Sentence

  1. Omar Sharmarke:

    Now, the focus is going to be on the enemy, rather than on territory, what we're trying to do is take the offensive. You can't keep military soldiers guarding cities.

  2. Zhang Chunxian:

    Xinjiang's anti-terrorism fight has entered a phase that is more complicated and more intense than in the past, we must take the initiative to brandish the sword, take the offensive and comprehensively attack.

  3. Zhang Chunxian:

    We must take the initiative to brandish the sword, take the offensive and comprehensively attack.

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