rescue mission
"Rescue missions" are critical operations aimed at saving lives and providing relief in emergencies or dangerous situations.
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Definition
B2Emergency Response
(general)An operation conducted to save individuals from a dangerous or distressing situation.
Example
- The rescue mission was launched immediately after the earthquake to save trapped survivors.
- A rescue mission was organized to retrieve the stranded hikers from the mountain.
B2Humanitarian Aid
(social, religious)An organized effort, often by a religious or social group, to help the homeless or impoverished by providing essential services.
Example
- The local church runs a rescue mission to provide food and shelter to the homeless.
- Volunteers from the rescue mission work tirelessly to support those in need.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rescue mission":