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evacuation

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //iˈvækjəˈweɪʃən// UK //ɪvˌækjuːˈeɪʃən// evac·u·a·tion

n. the act of moving people away from a dangerous place to a safer one. You usually hear this word during emergencies like fires or floods.

n. the process of moving people from a place of danger to a safer location. Often used in the context of emergency management or military operations.


SIMPLE

The fire alarm triggered a quick evacuation of the building.

CONTEXTUAL

Local authorities ordered an immediate evacuation of the coastal town before the hurricane reached land.

COMPLEX

The successful evacuation of the stadium required coordinated efforts between security personnel and local police to prevent panic in the narrow corridors.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English evacuacioun, from Old French evacuation, from Late Latin ēvacuātiō. Equivalent to evacuate + -ion.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific instance or event.

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