ディフェンス
also: デフェンス
Meanings
1
Primarily used in sports contexts to refer to the defensive side of play.
He is very good at defense.
We need to strengthen the team's defense.
Usage patterns
- ディフェンスをするto play defense
The whole team played solid defense.
- ディフェンスに入るto switch into a defensive stance/mode
As soon as we lose the ball, we switch into defense mode.
- ディフェンスを固めるto tighten up/strengthen one's defense
In the second half, the players tightened up their defense.
- ディフェンスが崩れるfor one's defense to break down/collapse
Our defense broke down in the final minutes and we were overtaken.