verb🔗ShareTo attack the flank(s) of."The opposing team flanked our defense, attacking from both sides to get closer to the goal. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defend the flank(s) of."The bodyguards flanked the celebrity, protecting him from the crowd. "militarywarpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place to the side(s) of."The president walked to the podium, flanked by his security guards. "positionmilitaryplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side)."The teacher stood at the front of the classroom, flanked by two student helpers. "positionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading