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Nithila Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

what is the meaning behind word "bid" here?

Members of the People's Alliance for Democracy have taken over Thailand's main international airport as well as its control tower in a bid to get more information on the flight plans for Mr. Somchai.

what is the meaning behind word "bid" here?
i did not catch the meaning of sentence too.. could you explain this sentence after the world "as well as its control".
  

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bid = attempt. Members of the PAD have taken control of / occupied Thailand's airport and its control tower to try to to get more information about Mr Somchai's air travel plans.

  • bid = attempt.
  • Members of the PAD have taken control of / occupied Thailand's airport and its control tower to try to to get more information about Mr Somchai's air travel plans.
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bid = attempt.

Members of the PAD have taken control of / occupied Thailand's airport and its control tower to try to to get more information about Mr Somchai's air travel plans.
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Thanks MIster Micawber

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