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Emergency - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Emergency : (noun)
1: a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that
requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in
an emergency" [syn: exigency, pinch]
2: a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared
a state of emergency"
3: a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical
linkage [syn: hand brake, emergency brake, parking
brake]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Emergency : \E*mer"gen*cy\, n.; pl. Emergencies. [See
Emergence.]
1. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence;
a sudden occasion.
Most our rarities have been found out by casual
emergency. --Glanvill.
2. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances
which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing
necessity; exigency.
To whom she might her doubts propose, On all
emergencies that rose. --Swift.
A safe counselor in most difficult emergencies.
--Brougham.
Syn: Crisis; conjuncture; exigency; pinch; strait; necessity.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Emergency |
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mojorojo: Emergency surgery at 6:30 pm. #fml |
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