Definitions

1. noun

A person who raids, especially a pirate or a Viking who raids and plunders.

“The Viking raider swept through the village, taking all the gold and silver he could carry.”

2. noun

A person who seizes and takes control of something, especially a business or an organization, often by force or without permission.

“The raider took over the company and fired the entire management team.”

3. noun

A person who plays a character who raids or attacks in a game, especially a video game.

“In the game, the raider’s goal was to destroy the enemy’s base.”

4. verb

To seize and take control of something, especially a business or an organization, often by force or without permission.

“The company was raided by a hostile investor who took over the board of directors.”