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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes, I'm fine. Shoot him. - Father. - What? Commodore, do you really intend to kill my rescuer? I believe thanks are in order. Had a brush with the East India Trading Company, did we, pirate? Hang him. Keep your guns on him, men. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) But that's not all. In there were some backpackers exploring the island and they turned up missing. And the rescue team found them in the hull of the ship-- dead, with their throats slit from ear to ear. And on a wall nearby, (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond
  • (..) 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