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Definition challenge in British English

challenge verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
1

to question whether something is true, accurate, or legal

Example

No one has challenged the assumptions that are made in the report.

Example

This decision is likely to be challenged by the oil companies.

Example

They're not likely to challenge us on any of the details.

Example

We challenged the company to prove that its system was safe.

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1.1

to refuse to accept someone's authority

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1.2

to refuse to accept someone as a member of a jury

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2

to invite someone to compete or fight

Example

The girls challenged the boys to a cricket match.

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3

to test someone's skill and abilities

Example

My present job doesn't really challenge me.

Example

It is a problem that has intrigued and challenged me for many years.

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4

if you are challenged by someone, they ask you who you are and why you are in a particular place

Example

We were immediately challenged by armed guards.

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Definition challenge in British English