return fire

The term "return fire" is commonly used in military contexts to describe a defensive action taken in response to an attack.

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Definition

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(technical)To shoot back at someone who has fired at you.

Example

The soldiers were trained to return fire immediately if they came under attack.
Upon hearing the shots, the unit quickly returned fire to neutralize the threat.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "return fire":

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