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defensive
UK
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
US
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
more defensive
Comp.
most defensive
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UK
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
US
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
Translations
The team took a defensive stance during the game.
Команда заняла оборонительную позицию во время игры.
He wore a defensive suit to protect himself from the chemicals.
Он надел защитный костюм, чтобы защититься от химикатов.
Additional translations
Definitions
The team took a defensive stance to protect their lead in the game.
She became defensive when asked about her recent performance at work.
Antonyms
Chiefly used in the fixed expression “on the defensive”; normally uncountable and rarely pluralised.
Translations
The team's defensive strategy was focused on protection.
Защита команды была сосредоточена на обороне.
The city prepared its defensive measures against the attack.
Город подготовил свою оборону против нападения.
Additional translations
Definitions
After conceding an early goal, the team spent the rest of the match on the defensive.