First Known Use: 15th century
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1raid
noun \ˈrād\
: a surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces
: an occurrence in which police suddenly enter a place in a forceful way to find criminals, illegal drugs, etc.
: an act of going into a place (such as a bank) in order to steal something
Full Definition of RAID
1
a : a hostile or predatory incursion b : a surprise attack by a small force
2
a : a brief foray outside one's usual sphere b : a sudden invasion by officers of the law c : a daring operation against a competitor d : the recruiting of personnel (as faculty, executives, or athletes) from competing organizations
3
: the act of mulcting public money
4
: an attempt by professional operators to depress stock prices by concerted selling
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Origin of RAID
Middle English (Scots) rade, from Old English rād ride, raid — more at road
2raid
verb
: to attack (a place or group) in a sudden and unexpected way
: to enter (a place) suddenly in a forceful way in order to look for someone or something
: to enter (a place) in order to steal or take something
Full Definition of RAID
intransitive verb
: to conduct or take part in a raid
transitive verb
: to make a raid on
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First Known Use of RAID
1865
Related to RAID
- Synonyms
- foray (into), overrun, invade
RAID Defined for Kids
1raid
noun \ˈrād\
Definition of RAID for Kids
: a sudden attack or invasion
2raid
verb
raid·edraid·ing
Definition of RAID for Kids
1
: to enter (a place) to look for something or someone or to steal or take something <Let's raid the cookie jar.>
2
: to make a sudden attack
— raid·er noun
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