rescue mission
A mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disasterA mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disaster
» We're on a rescue mission.
Wir befinden uns auf einer Rettungsmission. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 senses(literally)A mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disaster
A religious mission set up (usually in poor city quarters) to rescue human 'derelicts' from a wasted life of sin, the final aim being conversion
Examples
4 sentencesWe're on a rescue mission.
deWir befinden uns auf einer Rettungsmission. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom is on a rescue mission.
Tom and Mary are on a rescue mission.
The navy, Sri Lanka coast guard lifesaving teams, police lifesavers, volunteers, lifeguards and residents took part in the rescue mission.
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