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Definition raid in British English

raid verb

[transitive] verb
/reɪd/
1

to use force to enter a place suddenly in order to arrest people or search for something such as illegal drugs

Example

Several boats were raided by US customs officials.

Example

Police have raided nightclubs in the city for illegal drugs.

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2

to suddenly attack a place and cause a lot of damage

Example

Guerrillas continue to raid villages in the area.

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3

to take or steal things from a place

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Definition raid in British English