Found 1 items, similar to To take the offensive.
English → English (gcide) Definition: To take the offensive Offensive \Of*fen"sive\, n. The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive. [1913 Webster] To take the offensive, To act on the offensive, To go on the offensive , to be the attacking party; to initiate hostilities. [1913 Webster +PJC]