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/ˈrɛs.kjuː/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or distressing situation.
The rescue of the hikers stranded on the mountain was celebrated by the entire community.
a person or thing that saves from danger or distress.
The lifeguard was a real rescue for the struggling swimmer.
an operation to save someone or something.
The rescue operation took several days due to the adverse weather conditions.
verb
to save (someone or something) from a dangerous or distressing situation.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to rescue the trapped residents from the building.
to free someone from captivity or danger.
The hero's mission was to rescue the princess from the dragon's lair.
to retrieve or save something that is in danger of being lost or destroyed.
He managed to rescue several important files from the damaged computer.
Etymology
From Middle English rescuen, from Old French rescus, from Latin rescusare, a compound of re- 'back' + the verb causa 'to cause'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rescue mission
An operation to save someone or something.
rescue efforts
Activities undertaken to save someone or something.
call for rescue
An appeal for help in a dangerous situation.
Related Words
savior
A person who saves someone from danger.
lifeguard
A person responsible for the safety of swimmers, especially at beaches or pools.
emergency
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Slang Meanings
To help someone out of a tough spot.
He totally rescued me when I was about to fail that exam.
To save someone from an awkward situation.
She was rescued from that boring conversation by her friend.