godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
intercept and attack; engage the enemy; confront an approaching force
Primarily used in military or strategic contexts for meeting an advancing enemy and attacking. Can be used metaphorically for confronting challenges.
敵軍を迎え撃つ準備を整えた。
We prepared to intercept and attack the enemy forces.
新たな課題を迎え撃
We need the resolve to confront the new challenges.