CEFR B1

rescue

verb

Meaning

To save someone or something from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Examples

The firefighters worked quickly to rescue the trapped miners.
A helicopter was called to rescue the hikers from the mountain.

Synonyms: save, liberate, deliver, extricate

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rescue (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛskjuː/

Definition

To save someone or something from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Examples

The firefighters worked quickly to rescue the trapped miners.
A helicopter was called to rescue the hikers from the mountain.
The police managed to rescue the kidnapped child unharmed.

How to Use rescue

rescue from (prepositional phrase): To save someone or something from a specific danger or unpleasant situation. — "They managed to rescue the cat from the tree."
rescue someone/something (collocation): To save a person or thing. — "The firefighters rescued the family from the burning building."

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