rescue

UK /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ US /ˈɹɛs.kju/
verb 5noun 5name 1

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(noun.)

ADJ

dramatic | daring | attempted | air-sea, mountain, sea | financial

VERB + RESCUE

attempt

The firefighters attempted a rescue when they found the trapped miners underground.

come/go/rush to

The firefighters rushed to the rescue when they heard the dog was trapped in the well.

RESCUE + NOUN

attempt, effort, mission, operation

party, team, unit

The rescue party arrived at the beach just in time to save the swimmers from the rough waves.

service | worker | work | boat, helicopter, vehicle, vessel

centre

The local rescue centre helped find homes for dogs that were abandoned on the streets.

bid, package, plan, scheme

The government approved a rescue plan to save the struggling airline from bankruptcy.

PREP

to sb's/the ~

When the fire alarm went off, the firefighters rushed in to the rescue and helped everyone escape safely.

~ from

The firefighters worked quickly to rescue the trapped miners from the collapsed tunnel.

PHRASES

fire and rescue

The fire and rescue team arrived quickly to help people escape from the burning building.

search and rescue

The coast guard launched a search and rescue operation after the fishing boat disappeared.

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