RID

RID (uncountable)

1. Acronym of recognition, intrusion and distraction: three reasons why a lifeguard may fail to notice a person drowning. Specifically: they may fail to recognise the instinctive drowning response; they may have additional duties that intrude on lifeguarding; and they may be distracted.

• D.R.I., IDR, dir., DRI, dir, Dir.