salvos

[US]/[ˈsælvəʊz]/
[UK]/[ˈsælvoʊz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sudden and rapid exchange of gunfire, artillery fire, or other military action.; A series of actions or statements delivered in succession.
v.To exchange volleys of fire.

Phrases & Collocations

launched salvos

exchanged salvos

initial salvos

sustained salvos

verbal salvos

quick salvos

delivered salvos

fierce salvos

returned salvos

opening salvos

Example Sentences

the negotiators exchanged salvos of accusations during the tense meeting.

the company launched a series of salvos to counter the negative publicity.

the artillery unit delivered a devastating volley of salvos against the enemy position.

he responded to the criticism with a verbal salvo, defending his actions.

the debate saw a rapid exchange of salvos between the two candidates.

the team fired off a final salvo of questions before leaving the interview.

the lawyer launched a verbal salvo at the witness during cross-examination.

the politician’s speech was a blistering salvo against the proposed legislation.

the marketing campaign began with a powerful salvo of advertisements.

the team responded to the challenge with a swift salvo of strategic moves.

the comedian delivered a hilarious salvo of jokes to the audience.

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