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Emergency
01
nödbroms, handbroms
a hand-operated brake used to stop a vehicle when the main brakes fail
Example
The driver pulled the emergency in a critical situation.
She activated the emergency when the main brakes failed.
He engaged the emergency to stop the car on the steep slope.
02
nödsituation, akutsituation
an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action
Example
The pilot declared an emergency due to engine failure.
The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company.
The lifeguard quickly responded to the emergency when a swimmer began struggling in the water.
03
nödläge, krisläge
a state in which martial law is imposed, suspending ordinary legal processes and granting military authorities control
Example
The military took over the administration during the emergency.
The president declared an emergency to restore order amid the riots.
The government announced an emergency following the coup attempt.
word family
emerge
emerge
Verb
emergence
Noun
emergency
Noun
Exempel
The driver pulled the emergency in a critical situation.
She activated the emergency when the main brakes failed.
He engaged the emergency to stop the car on the steep slope.
The emergency was used to bring the train to a halt.
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