blitz

UK
/blɪts/
US
/blɪts/

Translations

blitznoun
blitzes
pl
UK
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US
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The chess tournament included a blitz round.
Шахматный турнир включал блиц-раунд.
The military strategy was based on a blitzkrieg.
Военная стратегия основывалась на блицкриге.
Additional translations
молниеносная атака
быстрая операция
интенсивная кампания
blitzverb
blitzed
Past Simple
blitzed
Past Participle
blitzing
Gerund
UK
/blɪts/
US
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The team decided to blitz the opponent's defense.
Команда решила атаковать защиту противника.
молниеносно действовать
They need to blitz through the tasks to meet the deadline.
Им нужно молниеносно действовать, чтобы успеть к сроку.
Additional translations
blitzadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "blitz chess", "blitz campaign").

Definitions

blitznoun
A sudden, intense military attack, especially involving aerial bombardment.
The city was left in ruins after the enemy's blitz.
A fast, intensive campaign or attack in other contexts, such as marketing or sports.
The company launched a media blitz to promote their new product.
In American football, a defensive play where multiple players rush the quarterback.
The defense executed a perfect blitz, sacking the quarterback for a loss.
blitzverb
To attack or damage (a place) in a sudden and intense military campaign.
The army planned to blitz the enemy's stronghold at dawn.
To conduct a fast and intensive effort or campaign in a non-military context.
The company decided to blitz the market with their new product launch.
In American football, to rush the quarterback with more players than usual in an attempt to tackle or hurry him.
The defense decided to blitz on third down to pressure the quarterback.
blitzadjective
Rapid, intense, or requiring great speed, especially as characteristic of a blitz.
The team practiced a series of blitz drills to improve reaction time.