Pronunciation

/ˈreɪd/

Definitions

Noun

• A noun referring to an act: An armed attack on a place, especially one carried out suddenly and secretly. For example: “The police conducted a raid on the drug lab.”
• An event: A sudden visit or inspection, often without notice. For example: “The school principal made an unannounced raid on a student’s locker.”
• Informal: A social gathering or party. For example: “We had a raucous raid on the local arcade.”

Verb

• To carry out a raid: To invade or seize something suddenly and often forcefully. For example: “The military raid on the enemy base was successful.”
• To inspect or search: To examine something thoroughly, often with a specific purpose. For example: “The customs officers raided the cargo containers for contraband.”

Phrases

• “Be prepared for a raid” means to anticipate a surprise visit or inspection.
• “A raid on the cookie jar” is a colloquial expression for taking food without permission.
• “Police raid on a crime scene” signifies a swift investigation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The special forces conducted a raid on the terrorist hideout.”
• Verb: “The firefighters raided the burning building to rescue trapped victims.”
• Informal: “We decided to throw a raid party for our friends.”

Synonyms

• Invasion
• Attack
• Sweep
• Inspection
• Seizure
• Raiding party
• Surprise visit
• Unannounced inspection