Collocations for combat - noun
ADJ.
fierce, mortal | armed, unarmed | close, hand-to-hand | open | single | aerial
VERB + COMBAT
be engaged in, be locked in, engage in
The troops were locked in hand-to-hand combat.
The troops were locked in hand-to-hand combat.
send sb into
COMBAT + NOUN
mission | zone | force, troops, unit | aircraft, vehicle | boots, fatigues, gear, jacket, kit, suit, uniform
PREP.
in ~
He was killed in combat.
He was killed in combat.
in ~ with
The soldiers are in combat with rebel forces.
The soldiers are in combat with rebel forces.
~ against
in mortal combat against dragons
in mortal combat against dragons
~ between
a fierce combat between two champions
a fierce combat between two champions