emergency
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2.2
- noun
- /ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/
- Formal
- All parts of the country are now on an emergency footing.
- a state of emergency
- emergency powers
- emergency law
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- Some folks, some folks are saying Trump doesn't need to declare an emergency at all.
- The CDC here one line public health emergency.
Examples
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Then, on November 3, 2007, General Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan, suspending the constitution.
Academic text (2008) -
THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS IS NOW IN EMERGENCY SESSION.
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We are doing a great job at the border, but this is a national emergency, OK?
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Yeah, the British government has declared a climate emergency and has committed us to net zero.
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This is a state of emergency.
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The governor of Missouri has called upon the President to declare a state of emergency.
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This is an emergency!
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The nation needed a musical distraction from the national emergency, and women gladly helped fill the musical void.
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In light of the severe storm, the mayor declared a state of emergency for the entire city.
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The school's emergency protocol includes plans for evacuating students during a natural disaster.
Synonyms
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3.6
A situation when a government can use special powers after a disaster or riot
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186
2.4
The hospital area where doctors immediately treat people with serious injuries or sudden illness
- Formal
50
3.6
A situation when a government can use special powers after a disaster or riot
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2.5
A plane landing that happens because of a sudden problem like engine failure or bad weather
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2.6
A special door or stairway that lets people leave a building quickly in an emergency
- Specialized
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3.0
Care that finds and treats sudden serious illness or injury right away
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3.4
A US government agency that coordinates help during disasters like hurricanes or floods
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3.9
A set of steps to follow in a sudden dangerous or medical situation to keep people safe
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1.1
A phone number to call for help in an emergency, for example the police or an ambulance
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3.2
Ways to send important information during a crisis to keep people safe
- Formal
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3.3
A national system that lets officials send emergency warnings on radio and television
An organization that helps children and mothers with health, education, and basic needs in poor countries
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Etymology
Emergency comes from the Latin word emergere, the same root as English emerge meaning 'to rise up', so when a government declares an emergency it is naming a fast, serious crisis that has 'come up' and needs special powers or rules to deal with it.