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Definition rescue in British English

rescue verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈreskjuː/
1

to save someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation

Example

The crew of the tanker were rescued just minutes before it sank in heavy seas.

Example

He had been trying to rescue a young woman from an arranged marriage to an elderly relative.

Synonyms and related words
medevac rescue rescue
2

to prevent a business, project etc from failing

Example

an attempt to rescue the peace process

Example

She won praise for rescuing an ailing business from near bankruptcy.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
Definition rescue in British English