Meaning
offensive, attack
- a military campaign or coordinated attack against an opponent
- a vigorous campaign to achieve a goal or counter a problem
In a sentence
L'esercito ha lanciato una nuova offensiva lungo la frontiera settentrionale.
The army launched a new offensive along the northern border.
L'azienda ha iniziato un'offensiva commerciale per conquistare nuovi mercati esteri.
The company began a commercial offensive to conquer new foreign markets.
Dopo mesi di difesa, la squadra è finalmente passata all'offensiva.
After months of defense, the team finally went on the offensive.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| offensiva | feminine · singular |
| offensive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- As a noun, it is feminine ('l'offensiva'); the corresponding adjective is 'offensivo'.
- Often used figuratively in politics, marketing, or diplomacy.