defensivepractices
nounUK /dɪˈfɛnsɪv ˈpræktɪsɪz/
US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv ˈpræktɪsɪz/
Things you do to keep yourself safe from danger or harm.
Wearing a helmet and knee pads are good defensive practices when you ride a bike.
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2. Ways a team tries to stop the other team from scoring in a sport.
The coach taught the players defensive practices like blocking and tackling.
3. Steps a company takes to protect its computers and information from attacks.
The bank uses strong defensive practices to keep customer data safe.
4. Actions taken to avoid being criticized or hurt in an argument.
He used defensive practices, like changing the subject, whenever someone asked about his mistake.