ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in the event of sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this to say what should happen if a specific situation occurs, especially an emergency.


Examples
SIMPLE

Keep your umbrella handy in the event of rain.

CONTEXTUAL

Please read the safety manual carefully so you know what to do in the event of a fire.

COMPLEX

The company established a strict protocol to protect sensitive data in the event of a sudden system failure or a security breach.

Last updated April 22, 2026