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Emergency

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Noun

1. emergency, exigency, pinch

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

Example Sentences:
'he never knew what to do in an emergency'

2. emergency

a state in which martial law applies

Example Sentences:
'the governor declared a state of emergency'

3. emergency, emergency brake, hand brake, parking brake

a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Emergency

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noun plural -cies
1. 
a. 
an unforeseen or sudden occurrence, esp of a danger demanding immediate remedy or action
b. 
(as modifier)
an emergency exit
2. 
a. 
a patient requiring urgent treatment
b. 
(as modifier)
an emergency ward
3.  state of emergency
4. New Zealand
a player selected to stand by to replace an injured member of a team; reserve

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Emergency

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nounWord forms: plural eˈmergencies
1. 
a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate action
adjective
2. 
for use in case of sudden necessity
an emergency brake

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Emergency

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n. pl. e·mer·gen·cies
1. A serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action.
2. A condition of urgent need for action or assistance: a state of emergency.
adj.
For use during emergencies: emergency food rations.

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