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Meaning of the word raid in English

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raid

US /reɪd/
UK /reɪd/
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Noun

1.

a sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces in warfare

Example:
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The commandos launched a surprise raid on the enemy stronghold.
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The air raid sirens wailed across the city.
Synonym:
assaultattackincursionforaysortie
2.

a sudden, unannounced visit by police or other authorities

Example:
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The police conducted a drug raid on the apartment building.
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Tax officials carried out a raid on the company's offices.
Synonym:
bustsweepblitzdescent
3.

an act of illegally entering a place in order to steal from it

Example:
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There was a raid on the bank last night.
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The gang planned a daring raid on the jewelry store.
Synonym:
robberyburglaryheistbreak-in

Verb

1.

to conduct a sudden attack on (an enemy or a place)

Example:
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The troops decided to raid the enemy camp at dawn.
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They plan to raid the warehouse for supplies.
Synonym:
attackassaultinvadestormpillage
2.

to enter a place, typically a cupboard or refrigerator, in order to steal or take things from it

Example:
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My brother always raids the fridge late at night.
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The children raided the cookie jar after their parents went to bed.
Synonym:
ransackpillageplunderrummage through
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Related Word:
air raid