raid
//reɪd//
Noun
raidSingular
raidsPlural
1
A sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces in warfare.
The troops carried out a raid on the enemy base at dawn.
2
A surprise visit by police to arrest suspects or seize illicit goods.
Police conducted a raid on the warehouse and seized illegal drugs.
3
A sudden attack or incursion into a place in order to steal or cause damage.
The village suffered a raid by bandits who stole livestock and supplies.
Verb
raidInfinitive
raidPresent tense
raidedPast tense
raidedPast participle
raidingPresent participle
raidsThird-person singular
1
To conduct a raid on a place or group.
Police raided the warehouse and arrested several suspects.
2
To quickly take things from a place, especially food from a refrigerator or cupboard.
The kids raided the fridge after school.