rescue

Definition

  • verb: to save (someone or something) from danger or harm
  • verb: to free from confinement, danger, or evil
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: save, free, deliver

Examples

  • The policeman 'came/went to the rescue of' the lost boy. [=the policeman rescued the lost boy]

  • When her brother lost his job, she 'came to his rescue' by paying his rent.

  • A fireman 'rescued' three children 'from' the burning building.

Movie quotes

  • (..) against mainland armies. Not if our captains defy my orders, abandon their posts, and sacrifice our men on foolish missions. I won't apologize for trying to rescue Theon. Then where is he? Where is your kingdom? We took those castles because the northerners marched off to war. That war is over. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2