raid

noun
UK /reɪd/
US /reɪd/

A raid is a quick surprise attack on a place.

The soldiers planned a raid on the enemy camp at night.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short surprise visit by police to look for something illegal.

The police made a raid on the warehouse and found stolen goods.

3. To suddenly attack a place.

The pirates raided the small village by the sea.

4. To take things from a place quickly and in large amounts.

The kids raided the fridge after school.