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to attack

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐkumɨˈteɾ/a·co·me·ter

Definitions

2
1

To launch oneself aggressively against someone or something; to assault.

Usage examples

The army decided to attack the enemy positions at dawn.
The dog attacked the postman.

Common combinations

to attack the enemyto attack a task
2

To begin a task or enterprise with determination.

Usage examples

We will undertake the construction of the house next week.
She undertook reading the book in a single day.

Common combinations

to undertake a projectto undertake a work