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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSwat Team
/swɑt tiːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A specialized police unit trained to perform high-risk operations, such as hostage rescues and counter-terrorism.
"The SWAT team was deployed to handle the hostage situation at the bank." - 2
Any group of individuals trained to respond to emergencies or high-stress situations with specialized skills.
"The event required a SWAT team to ensure public safety during the large gathering."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'SWAT' is an acronym for 'Special Weapons and Tactics', originating in the United States in the 1960s. It was developed in response to the increasing need for specialized police units to handle high-risk situations, evolving from traditional law enforcement practices to address more complex criminal activities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swat Team" is said worldwide
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Équipe d'intervention spéciale
Transliteration: Équipe d'intervention spéciale
"L'équipe d'intervention spéciale a été appelée pour gérer la situation."
Spezialeinheit
Transliteration: Spezialeinheit
"Die Spezialeinheit wurde zur Geiselnahme gerufen."
Squadra d'intervento speciale
Transliteration: Squadra d'intervento speciale
"La squadra d'intervento speciale è intervenuta rapidamente."
Equipo de intervención especial
Transliteration: Equipo de intervención especial
"El equipo de intervención especial llegó al lugar de los hechos."
Equipe de intervenção especial
Transliteration: Equipe de intervenção especial
"A equipe de intervenção especial foi chamada para a situação."
विशेष कार्य बल
Transliteration: Vishesh Karya Bal
"विशेष कार्य बल ने संकट का समाधान किया।"
特警队
Transliteration: Tè jǐng duì
"特警队迅速赶到现场处理危机。"
특수부대
Transliteration: Teuksu Budae
"특수부대가 상황을 처리하기 위해 출동했다."
特殊部隊
Transliteration: Tokushu Butai
"特殊部隊が現場に急行した。"
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