raid

Definition

  • n. an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
  • v. search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
  • v. take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock
  • v. search for something needed or desired

Word forms

Past tense
raided
Past participle
raided
Present participle
raiding
Third person singular
raids

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The police conducted a raid on the suspected drug house last night.

  2. v.

    The special forces will raid the enemy camp at dawn.

  3. n.

    Using a RAID setup can help protect your data from loss.