emergency

[US]/iˈmɜːdʒənsi/
[UK]/iˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a situation or state of affairs that requires immediate action or attention; a sudden unforeseen crisis or event; a time of great urgency

Phrases & Collocations

emergency room

emergency call

emergency response

emergency services

in an emergency

in emergency

emergency treatment

emergency measures

emergency department

state of emergency

meet an emergency

emergency power

emergency situation

emergency lighting

emergency meeting

emergency medicine

medical emergency

emergency exit

emergency relief

emergency aid

Example Sentences

They took the emergency in their stride.

invoke emergency powers.

In an emergency, telephone the police.

emergency generators cut in.

a doctor in emergency cleans the wound.

their emergency rations ran out.

has an open hour for emergency cases.

The emergency room pulsated with activity.

was taken to the emergency room in a state of syncope.

yanked the emergency cord.

a hospital that provides emergency care.

a state of emergency; a voice full of emergency.

requisition vehicles to deal with an emergency

The police must be able to react swiftly in an emergency.

Real-world Examples

They might be experiencing a medical emergency.

Source: Graphic Information Show

Have you treated any real emergencies?

Source: EnglishPod 181-270

The Indian medical association has declared a state of medical emergency.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

The authorities have declared a medical emergency.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2022

Excuse me, but this is an emergency.

Source: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Well, in case of an emergency. -What kind of emergency?

Source: Friends Season 7

The presidents of these countries recognized the emergencies.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2015 Collection

You could say that homelessness is a national emergency.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2019 Collection

So earlier this month, the president declared a national emergency.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

An organ that's got your back in an emergency.

Source: Osmosis - Anatomy and Physiology

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