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raid

1 of 2verb
/reɪd/
Forms:raids,raiding,raided,raided
1

(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods

C1transitive
  • The narcotics division decided to raid the suspected drug den to apprehend the traffickers.
  • The police received a tip about illegal activities and decided to raid the warehouse at dawn.
  • Authorities planned to raid the counterfeiting operation and seize the counterfeit currency.
  • Last month, the authorities successfully raided a notorious gang's headquarters, making multiple arrests.
  • The SWAT team was called in to raid the residence of a known criminal with a history of violence.
Synonyms:
bust
2

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

transitive
  • The thieves raided the jewelry store and stole millions in diamonds.
  • The criminals planned to raid the mansion, but the police arrived just in time.
  • Criminals often raid shops during riots or civil unrest.
  • They were caught after they raided a bank during the night.
  • He was arrested after trying to raid the vault at the casino.
Synonyms:
foray into
3

to quickly and secretly take something from a place

transitive
  • He raided the kitchen in the middle of the night, eating everything in sight.
  • After the party, he raided the fridge, looking for leftovers.
  • She raided her brother’s room, taking his video games without asking.
  • He raided the closet, grabbing as many clothes as he could fit in his bag.
  • They raided the pantry, taking all the snacks before anyone else could notice.
4

to acquire control of a company by purchasing a large percentage of its stock

transitive
  • The billionaire planned to raid the smaller company, aiming to take over its operations.
  • A group of investors raided the company’s stock, hoping to profit from its assets.
  • The corporate giant successfully raided the rival company, making a significant profit from the acquisition.
  • In a surprising move, the company was raided by a competitor who quickly took control.
  • The investor planned to raid the small tech company by purchasing a majority of its shares.