challenge

challenge
1 noun
1 STH DIFFICULT (C, U) something that tests strength, skill, or ability especially in a way that is interesting: I liked the speed and challenge of racing. | face a challenge (=be ready to deal with one): The White House has to face yet another foreign policy challenge. | meet a challenge/rise to a challenge (=successfully deal with one): a new and vibrant initiative to meet the challenge of the 21st century
2 QUESTIONING OF RIGHTNESS (C) a refusal to accept that something is right and legal
(+ to): a direct challenge to the Governor's authority | feminist challenges to the traditional social order
3 INVITATION TO COMPETE a suggestion to someone that they should try to defeat you in a fight, game etc: The champions are ready to accept a challenge from any team that is a serious contender.
4 A DEMAND TO STOP (C) a demand from someone such as a guard to stop and give proof of who you are, and an explanation of what you are doing
5 IN LAW (C) law a statement made before the beginning of a court case that a juror is not acceptable: Each lawyer may issue up to six challenges.
2 verb (T)
1 to refuse to accept that something is right or legal: What happens if the Finance Committee challenges us on these figures? | political offenders who challenge the authority of our law courts | challenge sb to do sth: I challenge Dr. Carver to deny his involvement!
2 to invite someone to compete or fight against you: challenge sb to sth: After lunch Carey challenged me to a game of tennis.
-compare dare 1 (5)
3 to test the skills or abilities of someone or something; stimulate: I'm really at my best when I'm challenged. | challenge sb to do sth: Every teacher ought to be challenging kids to think about current issues.
4 to stop someone and demand proof of who they are, and an explanation of what they are doing: We were challenged by the sentry guarding the gate.
5 law to state that a juror is not acceptable before a trial 1 (1) begins
- challenger noun (C)

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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