Rescue (Noun)
Meaning
Recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The firefighter's bravery made her a hero in the daring rescue of the family trapped in the burning building.
- The dramatic rescue of the passengers from the sinking ship was made possible by the crew's swift action.
- Her discovery of a new medication led to the rescue of thousands of patients suffering from a previously incurable disease.
- The international aid package was intended to provide a financial rescue to the countries hardest hit by the economic downturn.
- Thanks to the dedicated conservation efforts, the rare species was rescued from the brink of extinction and its numbers began to thrive once again.