Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
search-and-destroy
verb phrase
/sɜːrtʃ ənd dɪsˈtrɔɪ/
Definition
A military tactic or strategy that involves seeking out and eliminating enemy forces or positions whenever they are found.
Examples
- The troops were ordered to conduct a search-and-destroy mission in enemy territory.
- Search-and-destroy operations were pivotal in disrupting the enemy’s supply lines.
- He used a search-and-destroy strategy to eliminate every trace of opposition.
Meaning
The term describes an approach that focuses on actively seeking out targets to neutralize them, often without waiting for specific commands or instructions.
Synonyms
- seek and eliminate
- find and destroy
- locate and attack
