Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with defence in British Collocation
defence
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
consisting of structures
We need to improve our flood and coastal defences.
consisting of weapons
Would the government allow the US to use UK bases for missile defence?
strong
Our national security depended on effective missile defences.
weak
With poor sea defences, some parts of the region are vulnerable to coastal erosion.
come to someone’s defence
The members of NATO committed themselves to come to each other’s defence in the event of an attack against any one of them.
be a defence
Fortified walls and watchtowers provide defences against attack.
build a defence
If defences are built in one place, they may increase flood risks elsewhere.
Should the US abandon its plans to build a missile defence?
improve a defence
We propose to strengthen our defences against unfair trade practices.
weaken a defence
The Abbey was bombed in 1944, in an effort to weaken the German defences.
break through a defence
Hackers are managing to breach the defences of large companies’ computer systems.
spending
Overall, defence spending in the EU is still falling.
policies or plans
Defence policy requires the provision of forces with a high degree of military effectiveness.
abilities
He believes European nations need to increase their defence capabilities.
companies
The defence industry is becoming more global.