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emergency

noun A2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

a sudden serious situation that needs immediate action

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.; A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.; A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.

In context

01

Call me only if there is an emergency.

02

The school has an emergency plan for fire safety.

Synonyms

crisis,catastrophe,disaster

Antonyms

stability,safety,routine

Collocations

emergency exit,emergency room,state of emergency

Sources

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