rescue
Translation
to save, to salvage
Examples
The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
He rescued the company from bankruptcy.
He rescued the company from bankruptcy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to save (sb./sth.) from a dangerous or difficult situation The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: save, deliver, recover; Antonyms: endanger, abandon
Etymology
From Old French 'rescoure', from 're-' (again) + 'escoure' (to shake, drive out). The idea is to 'shake someone out' of danger.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'RE-SECURE' operation. You rescue someone to make them secure again.