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suppressive fire

/səˈpresɪv ˈfaɪər/

Traduction: Tir continu visant à limiter les mouvements de l'ennemi, à réduire sa capacité à riposter ou à couvrir la manœuvre de ses propres forces.

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/səˈpresɪv ˈfaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • frTir continu visant à limiter les mouvements de l'ennemi, à réduire sa capacité à riposter ou à couvrir la manœuvre de ses propres forces.

A military tactic involving continuous gunfire directed at an enemy position to restrict their movement, reduce their ability to return fire, or allow friendly forces to maneuver.

  1. Military tacticC1formal

    Intense and continuous gunfire directed at an enemy position to limit their movement, observation, and ability to return fire.

    frtir de suppression

    • The squad laid down suppressive fire to allow the medics to reach the wounded soldier.
    • Suppressive fire is crucial during an advance across open ground.
    • The machine gunner provided suppressive fire while the team flanked the enemy.