line of defense
Definition
- Noun:
- A defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack: A physical or tactical arrangement designed to protect against an assault.
- Any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something: A group or system established to protect against a specific threat or problem.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The castle's outer wall was its first line of defense.
- Vaccines serve as a crucial line of defense against infectious diseases.
- The immune system is the body's primary line of defense.
Advanced Usage
- "first/second/third line of defense": Used to describe a hierarchy or sequence of protective measures.
- The firewall is our first line of defense against cyberattacks. Customer support is the second line of defense for handling complaints.
Variants and Related Words
- Line of defence: The British English spelling variant.
- Defensive line: A related term often used in military or sports contexts to describe a front of defenders.
Synonyms
- Barrier: A structure that blocks or defends.
- Bulwark: A defensive wall or a person, institution, or principle that acts as a defense.
- Safeguard: A measure taken to protect or prevent harm.
Related Phrases
- Last line of defense: The final protective measure or resort.
- When negotiations fail, the military is the last line of defense.
Noun
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defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
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any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something
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police are the major line of defense against crime
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