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to raid
01
invadir, realizar uma batida
(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods
Transitive: to raid a place
Exemplos
The narcotics division decided to raid the suspected drug den to apprehend the traffickers.
A divisão de narcóticos decidiu invadir o antro de drogas suspeito para prender os traficantes.
The police received a tip about illegal activities and decided to raid the warehouse at dawn.
A polícia recebeu uma denúncia sobre atividades ilegais e decidiu invadir o armazém ao amanhecer.
02
saquear, assaltar
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
Exemplos
The thieves raided the jewelry store and stole millions in diamonds.
Os ladrões invadiram a joalheria e roubaram milhões em diamantes.
The criminals planned to raid the mansion, but the police arrived just in time.
Os criminosos planejaram invadir a mansão, mas a polícia chegou bem a tempo.
03
invadir, saquear
to quickly and secretly take something from a place
Transitive: to raid sth
Exemplos
He raided the kitchen in the middle of the night, eating everything in sight.
Ele invadiu a cozinha no meio da noite, comendo tudo o que via.
After the party, he raided the fridge, looking for leftovers.
Depois da festa, ele invadiu a geladeira, procurando sobras.
04
assaltar, lançar um ataque sobre
to acquire control of a company by purchasing a large percentage of its stock
Transitive: to raid a company
Exemplos
The billionaire planned to raid the smaller company, aiming to take over its operations.
O bilionário planejava adquirir a empresa menor, com o objetivo de assumir suas operações.
A group of investors raided the company ’s stock, hoping to profit from its assets.
Um grupo de investidores invadiu as ações da empresa, esperando lucrar com seus ativos.
Raid
01
incursão, ataque surpresa
a surprise attack against a place or a group of people
Exemplos
The special forces unit planned a nighttime raid on the enemy compound to capture high-value targets.
A unidade de forças especiais planeou um ataque noturno ao complexo inimigo para capturar alvos de alto valor.
The village was left in ruins after a sudden raid by bandits who stole livestock and supplies.
A vila ficou em ruínas após um repentino ataque de bandidos que roubaram gado e suprimentos.
02
a manipulative financial maneuver aimed at profiting by deceiving or exploiting investors
Exemplos
The company collapsed after a stock raid by insiders.
Regulators launched an inquiry into the alleged market raid.
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