Definition of Emergency
Emergency
e·mer·gen·cy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an unexpected situation or circumstance that is serious and often dangerous and that thus requires immediate attention and action;
e.g. There was an emergency at the bank for which the fire department was dispatched.
(noun)
a state of crisis that calls for immediate action/assistance and urgent relief;
e.g. The governor declared an emergency when the state was hit by a hurricane.
(noun)
(informal American) the department of health care facility that delivers immediate care for serious illnesses and injuries (a shortened form of "emergency room");
e.g. He went to emergency when his symptoms became severe in the middle of the night.
(adjective)
relating to a state of crisis requiring urgent attention, required or used during such a state;
e.g. You are required to provide an emergency contact for our records.
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