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IELTS word

rescue

/ˈrɛskju/verb

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English definition

to save someone from danger

Common phrases / collocations

  1. rescue a person
  2. rescue team
  3. attempt a rescue

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The lifeguard rescued the swimmer with a flotation ring.

  2. 2.

    The crew rescued two people at sea.

  3. 3.

    Neighbours rescued the dog from the river.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A lifeguard helps a swimmer at the pool edge with a flotation ring.
to save someone from danger
1swimmer needs help
2lifeguard assists
swimmer needs help→lifeguard assists