Rescue (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take forcibly from legal custody; "rescue prisoners".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The rebels attempted to rescue key prisoners of war during the surprise raid on the military base.
- A group of masked men broke into the courthouse to rescue their notorious leader who was about to be sentenced.
- She was accused of attempting to rescue her boyfriend who was being held for trial on a string of armed robberies.
- In a daring operation, the activists planned to rescue dozens of individuals wrongfully imprisoned by the corrupt regime.
- Vigilantes threatened to rescue a notorious gang member being held in custody pending trial.
Meaning 2
Free from harm or evil.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The police were able to rescue the hostages from the kidnappers after a tense standoff.
- Rescue teams worked tirelessly to free those trapped in the rubble after the earthquake.
- The firefighters risked their lives to rescue the family from the burning building.
- The charity's mission is to rescue children from human trafficking and provide them with safe homes.
- The brave lifeguard sprang into action to rescue the swimmer who was caught in the strong current.