on the offensive

phrase

: in or into a situation or position in which one attacks or fights against someone or something

The soldiers are on the offensive.

She went on the offensive to fight the charges against her.

Examples of on the offensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indy finishes 7-10; Jones lasts 10 games due to injury, and other injuries reveal the lack of playable depth on the offensive line. — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

This offseason, while Schottenheimer spent a large amount of time reconstructing the defensive side of the ball, Adams took on a bigger leadership role on the offensive side in evolving the unit. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Reese collected nine rebounds in 17 minutes against China, including five on the offensive glass. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

But on the offensive line, how much of the struggles were related to cohesion with four transfers? — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the offensive

• counteroffensive
• antihypertensive
• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• hypotensive
• inexpensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• defensive
• expensive