blitz

The definition of a blitz is a sudden and coordinated effort, or a sudden and invasive military attack.

(noun)

The German air raids that occurred during the war in the 1940's were an example of a blitz.
When a new restaurant sends out a brochure to your home every single day for a week, this is an example of a marketing blitz.

See blitz in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a sudden, destructive attack, as by aircraft or tanks
1. any sudden, overwhelming attack
2. a concentrated effort, intensive campaign, etc.
☆ Football a sudden charge by a defensive backfield player through a gap in the line in an effort to tackle the opposing quarterback

Origin: < blitzkrieg

transitive verb

intransitive verb

Football to make a blitz

See blitz in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A blitzkrieg.
b. A heavy aerial bombardment.
An intense campaign: a media blitz focused on young voters.
Football A sudden charge upon the quarterback by one or more of the linebackers or defensive backs when the ball is snapped. Also called red-dog.

verb blitzed, blitz·ing, blitz·es

verb, transitive