raids

[US]/[reɪdz]/
[UK]/[reɪdz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sudden attack, typically on a building or place, by a group of soldiers or police officers.; A series of raids.
v.To launch or carry out a raid or raids.; To attack a place suddenly and violently.

Phrases & Collocations

police raids

dawn raids

surprise raids

house raids

conducted raids

repeated raids

avoid raids

planning raids

raid sites

recent raids

Example Sentences

police conducted surprise raids on several suspected drug houses.

the team planned coordinated raids to disrupt the criminal network.

early morning raids targeted businesses suspected of tax evasion.

the military launched raids against enemy positions in the mountains.

frequent raids by customs officials seized smuggled goods.

the investigation led to a series of successful raids and arrests.

the government authorized the raids following a lengthy investigation.

news reports detailed the aftermath of the warehouse raids.

the activists condemned the police raids as excessive force.

the software detected unusual activity, triggering security raids.

the company faced multiple raids related to intellectual property theft.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now