raid (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /reɪd/
Definition
A sudden, surprise attack or invasion, especially by a small group of soldiers or police, to search for something or arrest someone.
Examples
The army launched a swift raid on the enemy camp.
Police conducted a dawn raid on several properties linked to the smuggling ring.
The firefighters performed a daring raid to rescue the trapped hikers.
How to Use raid
- raid on (prepositional phrase)
- An attack or invasion directed at a specific place or group. — "The soldiers prepared for a raid on the enemy stronghold."
- raid a place (collocation)
- To attack or invade a specific location. — "The pirates decided to raid the coastal village."
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