neutralization fire
- noun
- /ˌnjuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən faɪər/
- Specialized
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fuego de neutralización
- Commanders called for neutralization fire on the bunker to prevent its use by the advancing troops.
Examples
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The artillery unit provided neutralization fire to halt enemy operations at the bridge.
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Effective neutralization fire can disrupt communications and immobilize enemy equipment.
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The military called for neutralization fire on the enemy's position.
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During the operation, we needed neutralization fires to suppress enemy activity.
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Commanders called for neutralization fire on the bunker to prevent its use by the advancing troops.
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Effective neutralization fire can disrupt communications and immobilize enemy equipment.
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The artillery unit provided neutralization fire to halt enemy operations at the bridge.
Synonyms
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7.8
Continuous gunfire aimed at an enemy to stop them firing or moving so friendly troops can advance
Gunfire aimed to destroy enemy weapons or positions
How Effective
- Specialized
- Specialized
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7.8
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'neutralization' (to render a threat ineffective) combined with 'fire' (the firing of weapons) yields 'fire intended to neutralize a target.' Although it is a technical/military term, a learner who knows both constituents can infer the intended sense without prior exposure.
Etymology
Neutralization fire comes from the military. Neutralization means 'to stop something being used' and fire means shooting, so the phrase describes shooting at a target to make it unable to be used without always destroying it.