Rescue: meaning, definitions and examples

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rescue

[ ˈrɛskjuː ]

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emergency

An act of saving or being saved from danger or distress.

Synonyms

recovery, salvation, save

Examples of usage

The firefighters carried out a daring rescue mission to save the trapped hikers.
The coast guard performed a rescue operation to save the sailors from the sinking ship.

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emergency situation

Save (someone) from a dangerous or distressing situation.

Synonyms

deliver, retrieve, save

Examples of usage

The lifeguard rescued the drowning swimmer from the rough sea.
The mountain rescue team rescued the injured climber from the icy peak.

Translations

Translations of the word "rescue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resgate

🇮🇳 बचाव

🇩🇪 Rettung

🇮🇩 penyelamatan

🇺🇦 порятунок

🇵🇱 ratunek

🇯🇵 救助 (きゅうじょ)

🇫🇷 sauvetage

🇪🇸 rescate

🇹🇷 kurtarma

🇰🇷 구조 (救助)

🇸🇦 إنقاذ

🇨🇿 záchrana

🇸🇰 záchrana

🇨🇳 救援 (jiùyuán)

🇸🇮 reševanje

🇮🇸 björgun

🇰🇿 құтқару

🇬🇪 გადარჩენა

🇦🇿 xilasetmə

🇲🇽 rescate

Word origin

The word 'rescue' originated from the Old French word 'rescous', which means 'help, salvation'. It entered the English language in the 14th century and has since been used to describe the act of saving someone or something from harm or danger. The concept of rescue has been integral to human society throughout history, with various organizations, such as fire departments, coast guards, and mountain rescue teams, dedicated to performing rescue operations.