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Emergency meaning

What does “emergency” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“emergency” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.

emergency

noun

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

    “he never knew what to do in an emergency”

    Synonymsexigencypinch

  2. a state in which martial law applies

    “the governor declared a state of emergency”

  3. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

    Synonymshand brakeemergency brakeparking brake

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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