Meaning of the word "panic stations" in English

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panic stations

US /ˈpænɪk ˌsteɪʃənz/
UK /ˈpænɪk ˌsteɪʃənz/
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Idiom

1.

a state of widespread panic or alarm, especially in a difficult or urgent situation

Example:
It was panic stations when the fire alarm went off in the crowded building.
Don't go to panic stations just yet; we still have time to fix this.
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