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    Acometió (en. Attacked)

    /akomɛtió/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To carry out an attack or charge against someone or something.
    The enemy rushed against the defensive forces during the night.
    El enemigo acometió contra las fuerzas defensivas durante la noche.
    To start or initiate an action energetically.
    Rushed the work without hesitation.
    Acometió el trabajo sin dudar.
    To strike with force and speed.
    The dog rushed at the intruder.
    El perro acometió contra el intruso.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'acometer', which comes from the Latin 'accommodare', meaning 'to arrange' or 'to prepare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rushed by surprise
    Made an unexpected attack.
    acometió por sorpresa
    rushed with force
    Acted violently or intensely.
    acometió con fuerza
    rushed to the defense
    Initiated an attack against the established defense.
    acometió a la defensa

    Related Words

    attack
    Initial attack or charge.
    acometida
    to rush
    To initiate a raid or action.
    acometer
    to charge
    To attack suddenly and violently.
    embestir

    Slang Meanings

    To go on the attack with a lot of energy.
    When the boss arrived, he rushed everyone with new projects.
    Cuando llegó el jefe, acometió a todos con nuevos proyectos.
    To act quickly in a situation.
    Rushed onto the track before the storm started.
    Acometió a la pista antes de que empezara la tormenta.