Definition & Meaning of "blitz"in English

to blitz

VERB

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

Intransitive

Transitive: to blitz an area

Examples

The military commanders decided to blitz the enemy's positions, hoping to catch them off guard.

Troops were mobilized to blitz the insurgent stronghold, aiming to swiftly dismantle their defensive capabilities.

to blend or process food quickly and thoroughly in a blender, food processor, or similar appliance until smooth or finely chopped

Transitive: to blitz food ingredients

Examples

She decided to blitz the vegetables for a smoother soup.

I ’ll blitz the garlic and herbs before adding them to the dish.

Blitz

NOUN

a rapid and intense military attack, often involving heavy air raids

Examples

The army launched a blitz to seize the city before dawn.

The town suffered a devastating blitz during the war.

(in American football) a defensive tactic in which players rush the opposing line to pressure the quarterback

What is a "blitz"?

A blitz in football is when the defense sends extra players, usually linebackers or defensive backs, to rush the quarterback and try to stop them from throwing the ball or making a play. The idea behind a blitz is to surprise the offense by bringing more pressure than usual, which can lead to a sack or force the quarterback to make a quick or bad decision. A blitz is risky because it leaves fewer defenders to cover the players who might be receiving passes, but when it works, it can cause big problems for the offense.

Examples

The team called a blitz to sack the quarterback.

He anticipated the blitz and threw a quick pass.

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