blitz

• Nom désignant un effort ou une attaque soudaine et intense, souvent employé dans le contexte d'opérations militaires ou de stratégies sportives.

A noun referring to a sudden, intensive effort or attack, often used in contexts such as military operations or sports strategies.

1. Football blitzB2formalamericansport

   A defensive strategy in American football where players rush the quarterback to disrupt the play.

   Blitz (au football américain)

   • The linebacker executed a perfect blitz and sacked the quarterback.
   • The team's blitz caught the offense off guard.
   • They called a blitz on the final play of the game.

2. Military blitzB2formal

   A swift and violent military offensive, especially one involving intensive aerial bombardment.

   Blitzkrieg

   • The city was devastated during the blitz in World War II.
   • The general ordered a blitz to break through enemy lines.
   • The blitz lasted for several days, causing widespread destruction.

   Synonymesassaultblitzkriegbombardmentoffensiveonslaughtstrike

3. Intense effortB2informal

   A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort to achieve something quickly.

   Effort intense

   • The team went on a marketing blitz to promote the new product.
   • She went on a cleaning blitz before the guests arrived.
   • The company launched a blitz of advertising campaigns.

   Synonymesassaultburstcampaigndriveflurryonslaughtpushsurge

• Attaquer ou vaincre par un effort soudain et intense, ou préparer rapidement quelque chose dans un robot culinaire.

A verb meaning to attack or defeat with a sudden, intense effort, or to cook something quickly in a food processor.

1. Attack suddenly and without warningB2informal

   To launch a sudden, intensive, and overwhelming attack or effort.

   Frapper soudainement et sans avertissement

   • The team blitzed the competition with a series of rapid goals.
   • The company blitzed the market with a new advertising campaign.
   • The army blitzed the enemy positions at dawn.

   Synonymesassaultattackbombardchargeraidstormstrike