ambush
phrase · Collocation / phrase C1
Plain meaning
a surprise attack from a hidden position
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means a surprise attack from a hidden position, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of ambush.
examPolicy makers must consider ambush when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
ambusha clear example of ambushuse ambush appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “ambush”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.