Translations for „offensive“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

I . offensive [əˈfensɪv] ADJ

1. offensive operations:

offensive

ofensywny

2. offensive joke, remark:

offensive

obraźliwy

3. offensive sight, smell:

offensive

odpychający

II . offensive [əˈfensɪv] N

offensive

ofensywa f

to launch an offensive

rozpoczynać [perf rozpocząć] ofensywę

to go on [or take] the offensive fig

atakować [perf za-]

Usage examples with offensive

offensive play

akcja f ofensywna

to launch an offensive

rozpoczynać [perf rozpocząć] ofensywę

dangerous [or offensive] weapon LAW

niebezpieczne narzędzie nt

to go on [or take] the offensive fig

atakować [perf za-]

I've no wish to be offensive, but...

nie chciałbym nikogo urazić, ale...

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He was responsible for the team's offensive backfield.

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He started the season at tight end and moved to offensive tackle early in the season.

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He is also responsible for counting offensive players.

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One offensive player may be moving forward at the time of the snap.

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Overall, he recorded 10,170 total offensive yards and scored 23 touchdowns (17 receiving, six punt returns).

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Due to his skating ability, he often tries to join the offensive rush despite being a defenceman.

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The statistic is designed to measure a hitter's overall offensive contributions.

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He is known for his good offensive skills and his power play scoring ability.

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No, check that, it wasn't boring -- it was offensive.

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Soon he began to show himself as a very strong offensive midfielder.

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