rescue
Pronunciation: [ˈrɛs.kjuː]
Word
Context: "safety"
(verb) to save someone from a dangerous situation. When someone is in trouble or needs help, rescuing them means you help them get to safety.
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Example
He didn't rescue his friend when she fell into the water.
Example
Who will rescue the lost hikers in the mountains?
Context: "safety"
(noun) the action of saving someone from a dangerous situation. A rescue involves helping someone who is in trouble.
Example
The rescue of the trapped miners was a great success.
Example
There was no rescue for the stranded passengers after the storm.
Example
What happened during the rescue operation last night?
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