Word
evacuation
Phoneticsevac·u·a·tion
US/iˈvækjəˈweɪʃən/
UK/ɪvˌækjuːˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01moving to safety
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the act of leaving a dangerous place, like a building on fire or a city during a storm, to stay safe.
n. the organized withdrawal of people from a place or area as a protective measure against a threat or disaster.
“The police ordered an immediate evacuation of the building after the fire alarm went off.”
“The local government coordinated a massive evacuation of the coastal regions ahead of the hurricane's expected landfall.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' followed by the location or the people being moved.
Synonyms
02emptying a container
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the act of removing everything from inside a container or space.
n. the process of emptying a space or container of its contents, often to create a vacuum.
Español:evacuación
“The technician began the evacuation of the air from the glass chamber.”
“Complete evacuation of the cylinder is required before the experimental gas can be introduced to ensure purity.”
Usage
Common in engineering and physics contexts regarding pressure and gasses.
Antonyms
03bodily waste
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Formal · Technical
n. the act of passing waste from your body, or the waste itself.
n. the physiological act of discharging waste matter from the body, or the matter so discharged.
“The patient reported a normal evacuation of the bowels this morning.”
“Post-operative care includes monitoring the patient for regular gastric evacuation to ensure the digestive system is functioning correctly.”
Usage
Used primarily in medical or biological reports rather than daily conversation.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “evacuation” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Governor Mike Braun’s office said more than 350 evacuations and scores of rescue and welfare checks have occurred elsewhere in the state, including at a senior mobile home community north of Indianapolis.” “The fire, which broke out Saturday, prompted the evacuation of two small communities, but Antonopoulos said no inhabited areas were under threat Sunday.” “Wales has witnessed huge wildfires this summer, including one major incident and the evacuation of a village in Conwy county.” Etymology
From Middle English evacuacioun, from Old French evacuation, from Late Latin ēvacuātiō. Equivalent to evacuate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0