Meaning of the word evacuated in English

What does evacuated mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

evacuated

US /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪ.tɪd/
UK /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

Verb

1.

removed from a place of danger to a safer place

Example:
Thousands of residents were evacuated due to the approaching hurricane.
The building was completely evacuated after the fire alarm sounded.
2.

emptied of contents

Example:
The doctor evacuated the fluid from the patient's lungs.
The bowels were evacuated before the surgery.