urgent
US /ˈɝː.dʒənt/
UK /ˈɝː.dʒənt/
1.
requiring immediate action or attention
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This is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed immediately.
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He received an urgent call from his office.
2.
expressing something that needs to be done or dealt with soon
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The doctor said it was urgent that she start the treatment immediately.
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It's urgent that we find a solution to this problem.