urban warfare (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrbən ˈwɔːfeər/
Definition
Fighting that takes place in a city or town, often involving guerrilla tactics, ambushes, and house-to-house combat. It requires specialized training and equipment, as well as a deep understanding of the urban environment and its potential hazards.
Examples
The army prepared for urban warfare by training in mock cities and studying the layouts of potential battlegrounds.
Urban warfare is notoriously difficult and unpredictable, with civilians often caught in the crossfire.
The military's urban warfare strategy involved securing key infrastructure, such as power plants and water treatment facilities, to disrupt the enemy's supply lines.
How to Use urban warfare
- engage in urban warfare (verb phrase)
- to participate in fighting or combat in a city or town — "The military engaged in urban warfare with the insurgent group, using advanced tactics and technology to gain the upper hand."
- urban warfare tactics (noun phrase)
- the methods and strategies used in urban warfare — "The military studied urban warfare tactics to prepare for potential battles in cities and towns."
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