attack1, s.1Ionsaí m, fogha m. To make an attack on s.o., sth., duine, rud, a ionsaí; dul i gceann (oibre). Mil: Surprise attack, amas m gan choinne. They rushed to the attack, chaith siad iad féin ar an namhaid. To return to the attack, athionsaí a dhéanamh. 2aTaom m -a, ruaig f, tolgán m (tinnis). bTo make an attack on s.o.'s life, iarraidh mharfach a thabhairt ar dhuine.
attack2, v.tr.aIonsaím, tugaim amas faoi (dhaingean, etc.). Attacking forces, lucht ionsaithe. bTo attack s.o.'s rights, cur isteach ar cheart duine. cTo attack a task, dul i gceann oibre, tabhairt faoi obair.