battle line

• Linha de frente em um confronto militar, onde as forças opostas se enfrentam; também usada figurativamente para indicar o ponto de divergência ou divisão em um debate, disputa ou competição.

A line of confrontation or conflict, often used literally in military contexts to describe the front line of a battle, or figuratively to describe a point of disagreement or division in a dispute or competition.

1. Military front lineB2formal

   The line or position where opposing armies are engaged in combat.

   Linha de frente

   • The soldiers advanced to the battle line at dawn.
   • The general ordered a retreat from the battle line.
   • Supplies were sent directly to the battle line.

2. Point of conflictB2informal

   A figurative boundary or position in a dispute, argument, or competition.

   Linha de conflito

   • The issue of taxes became the main battle line in the election.
   • The two companies drew their battle lines over the patent dispute.
   • The battle line between the two political parties is clearly drawn.