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to raid
01
fare irruzione in
(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods
Transitive: to raid a place
Example
The narcotics division decided to raid the suspected drug den to apprehend the traffickers.
The police received a tip about illegal activities and decided to raid the warehouse at dawn.
02
incursione
to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity
Transitive: to raid a place
Example
The thieves raided the jewelry store and stole millions in diamonds.
The criminals planned to raid the mansion, but the police arrived just in time.
03
irrompere, fare razzia
to quickly and secretly take something from a place
Transitive: to raid sth
Example
He raided the kitchen in the middle of the night, eating everything in sight.
After the party, he raided the fridge, looking for leftovers.
04
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to acquire control of a company by purchasing a large percentage of its stock
Transitive: to raid a company
Example
The billionaire planned to raid the smaller company, aiming to take over its operations.
A group of investors raided the company ’s stock, hoping to profit from its assets.
Raid
01
incursione
a surprise attack against a place or a group of people
Example
The special forces unit planned a nighttime raid on the enemy compound to capture high-value targets.
L'unità delle forze speciali ha pianificato un'incursione notturna nel compound nemico per catturare obiettivi di alto valore.
The village was left in ruins after a sudden raid by bandits who stole livestock and supplies.
Il villaggio è stato lasciato in rovina dopo un'improvvisa incursione dei banditi che hanno rubato bestiame e rifornimenti.
02
razzia, attacco speculativo
an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
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