raid

UK /reɪd/US /reɪd/

Meaning

noun

a short surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft

“to conduct/launch a raid”

verb

to visit a person or place without warning to look for criminals, illegal goods, drugs, etc.

“The house was raided in the early hours.”

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