Definition & Meaning of "emergency"in English

Emergency

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

emergencies

Examples

The lifeguard quickly responded to the emergency when a swimmer began struggling in the water.

a hand-operated brake used to stop a vehicle when the main brakes fail

Examples

He engaged the emergency to stop the car on the steep slope.

a state in which martial law is imposed, suspending ordinary legal processes and granting military authorities control

Examples

The president declared an emergency to restore order amid the riots.

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