raid
word
/ˈɹeɪd/
rayd
/ɹˈeɪd/
rayd
Definition
A raid is a sudden attack or quick entry into a place, often by police, soldiers, or criminals. It can also mean taking things by force from a place.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'police raid', 'air raid', and 'conduct a raid'. 'Raid' can be a noun or a verb. It usually suggests surprise and speed, and is often used for law enforcement or military actions; in informal use, people may jokingly say 'raid the fridge'.
Spanish: redada - incursión - saqueoPortuguese (BR): batida - invasão - ataque surpresaPortuguese (PT): rusga - invasão - ataque surpresaChinese (Simplified): 突袭 - 查抄 - 袭击Chinese (Traditional): 突襲 - 查抄 - 襲擊Hindi: छापा - धावा - अचानक हमलाArabic: مداهمة - غارة - هجوم مفاجئBengali: হানা - অভিযানে প্রবেশRussian: рейд - налётJapanese: 急襲 - 強制捜査Vietnamese: cuộc đột kích - cuộc truy quétKorean: 급습 - 습격 - 급작스럽게 들이닥침Turkish: baskın - ani saldırıUrdu: چھاپہ - اچانک حملہIndonesian: penggerebekan - serangan mendadak
Example Sentences
The police made a raid on the building early this morning.
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The soldiers planned a night raid.
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Thieves carried out a raid on the jewelry store.
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They found illegal drugs during the raid.
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We raided the fridge after the movie.
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The reporters were outside as soon as the raid started.
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