переходити до оборони / перейти до оборони
follow and assume / follow-and-assume
assume а defensive attitude
assume a defensive (attitude)
assume the defensive
assume a course
assume a formation
assume a position
assume an alarming character
assume an appointment
assume an irreversible character
assume an offensive posture
assume combat formation
assume control
assume direction
assume duty
assume obligations
assume obligations under a treaty
assume office
assume responsibilities
assume risk
assume the command
assume the offensive
assume duties
assume the responsibility (for)
assume
assume the defense
assume a preparatory formation
I assume full responsibility for
assuming a defensive
close defensive fire
close-in defensive fire
defensive belt / line