defensive position
BrE /dɪˈfɛnsɪv pəˈzɪʃən/
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Definition of defensive position - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sportsplaying role on a team mainly focused on stopping opponents
  • She switched from midfield to a defensive position after the injury.
2.
militaryarranged area or setup designed to resist an expected attack
  • The troops dug in and prepared a defensive position on the hill.
3.
psychologyway of thinking or acting mainly to protect against criticism
  • He adopted a defensive position when asked about the failed project.
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Expressions with defensive

go onto the defensivev.
start defending against a threat or attack
During the debate, she went onto the defensive.
on the defensiveadj.
protecting oneself from criticism or attack
She became on the defensive when asked about her past.
defensive attituden.
stance of resisting change or new ideas
His defensive attitude blocked any progress in the discussion.
defensive drivingn.
driving style that reduces risk by anticipating and avoiding possible dangers
He practiced defensive driving during the storm to keep everyone safe.
defensive measuren.
action to protect against potential threats or attacks
The government implemented defensive measures to safeguard the borders.
defensive posturen.
body position used to protect against attack or danger
The boxer shifted into a defensive posture to block the punches.

Expressions with position

pole positionn.
advantageous starting point in any competition or activity
Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race..
shotgun positionn.
front passenger seat in a vehicle
He called shotgun position for the road trip.
fallback positionn.
backup plan if the first fails
We need a fallback position in case this doesn't work.
false positionn.
situation where someone appears to be something they are not
His wealth put him in a false position among genuine entrepreneurs..
in a positionadj.
having the necessary ability or authority
She is in a position to make important decisions.
in no position toadj.
not having the ability or authority to do something
He is in no position to make demands.
cement one's positionv.
make one's status or role stronger
She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.
in pole positionadv.
in the leading or best position
She is in pole position to win the race.
put oneself in someone's positionv.
imagine being in another person's situation
Try to put yourself in the manager's position.
have a position at the tablev.
be included in important discussions
Minority groups must have a position at the table.

Terms related to defensive position

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Terms with defensive position included in their meaning

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left fieldn.
baseball position
defensive position in baseball's left outfield
on the back footadj.
defense
in a defensive position or at a disadvantage
turtle upv.
defense
withdraw into a defensive position
park the busv.
metaphorical
take an overly defensive stance to protect a position
fullbackn.
rugby
defensive position catching punts and last line of defense
right fieldn.
baseball position
defensive position in baseball's right outfield
fallback positionn.
military
defensive position to retreat to
make a sortiev.
military
conduct a sudden attack from a defensive position

Examples of defensive position in a sentence

  • The coach praised her versatility in both offensive and defensive positions.
  • Scouts identified a natural defensive position along the riverbank.
  • They fortified the defensive position with barbed wire and trenches.
  • Her constant jokes were really a defensive position against feeling inadequate.
  • Therapy helped him recognize his defensive position and respond more openly to feedback.

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  1. French:poste défensif, dispositif défensif, ...
  2. German:Defensivposition, Verteidigungsstellung, ...
  3. Italian:posizione difensiva, postazione difensiva, ...
  4. Spanish:posición defensiva, defensa, ...
  5. Portuguese:posição defensiva, linha defensiva, ...
  6. Chinese:防守位置, 防御阵地, ...
  7. Japanese:守備のポジション, 防御陣地, ...
  8. Arabic:مَرْكَز دِفاعِي, مَوْقِف دِفَاعِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֶמְדַּת הֲגָנָה, עֶמְדַּת הֲגָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:защитная позиция, оборонительный рубеж, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захисна позиція, оборонний рубіж, ...
  12. Hindi:रक्षात्मक पोज़ीशन, रक्षात्मक मोर्चा, ...

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