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

Suamataia didn’t start at left guard on the offensive line for the Chiefs in their AFC West showdown with the Raiders. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Buchanan and McCoy on the offensive were banged up against Clemson, as was edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot, who leads the team with five sacks. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Kiki Iriafen had 15 points and 14 rebounds — nine on the offensive end — and Shakira Austin added 12 points and 16 rebounds. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Committing to the fundamentals There was going to be an adjustment process on the offensive line; there always is when five new players have to learn to play together as one unit for the first time. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the offensive

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