raid

//reɪd//
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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.