emergency

US /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/

UK /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/

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

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Call 911 in case of an emergency.

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The hospital has an emergency room.

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crisis urgency exigency predicament difficulty

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used in or for an emergency

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There is an emergency exit at the back of the building.

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The pilot made an emergency landing.

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urgent crisis critical dire

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emergence emerge emergency room emergency exit emergency brake accident and emergency department