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Emergency
01
noodrem, handrem
a hand-operated brake used to stop a vehicle when the main brakes fail
03
noodtoestand, emergentie
a state in which martial law is imposed, suspending ordinary legal processes and granting military authorities control
emergency
n
emergence
n
emerge
v
Voorbeeld
The driver pulled the emergency in a critical situation.
He engaged the emergency to stop the car on the steep slope.
She activated the emergency when the main brakes failed.
The emergency was used to bring the train to a halt.
The pilot declared an emergency due to engine failure.