Definition & Meaning of "rescue"in English

to rescue

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Transitive: to rescue sb/sth

Examples

Firefighters rushed to rescue the trapped individuals from the burning building.

to forcibly take someone out of custody or from a dangerous situation

Transitive: to rescue someone in custody

Examples

The soldiers planned a daring mission to rescue the hostage from enemy captivity.

Rescue

the action or process of saving someone or something

Examples

The rescue of the trapped miners took several days and involved complex operations.

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