American English pronunciation

How to pronounce rescue

IPA transcription: ['ɹɛskju]

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Noun

  • recovery or preservation from loss or danger

    “work is the deliverance of mankind”

    “a surgeon's job is the saving of lives”

Verb

  • free from harm or evil

  • take forcibly from legal custody

    “rescue prisoners”

Usage examples

  • One of the most critical jobs of a firefighter is search and rescue.
  • Later, Pee-wee discovers a burning pet shop and rescues the animals.
  • After the prince had been rescued, he showed evidence of Stockholm syndrome.
  • Richmond Fire-Rescue has seven fire halls, and responds to fire-rescue calls and medical emergencies.
  • Fire rescue and emergency medical services are provided by the Ocoee Fire Department.
  • John rescues her, tying Alexei to a chair.
  • The mountain rescue team gave up its work.
  • After being rescued, he sinks into alcoholism and drug abuse out of severe depression.
  • He was the engineer and associate producer for both "Emotional Rescue" and "Tattoo You".
  • Odo rescues Kira, escaping in a small shuttlecraft.