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

Shakira Austin had 18 points and matched her career high with 16 rebounds for the Mystics, who had 45 boards in a 75-56 loss to Portland on Thursday, including 19 on the offensive glass to equal the most in the WNBA this season. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Leading the Magic to their third Summer League win Wednesday night against the 76ers, second-year pro Jase Richardson wasted no time making his presence felt on the offensive end of the court at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026

The Lakers struggled the most on the offensive glass last season, ranking 24th in offensive rebound percentage. — Law Murray, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Those sons were roommates with Garza during their time together on the Hornets, including side-by-side on the offensive line as starters. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for on the offensive

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