emergency

Definitions of "emergency"
  1. A situation that occurs unexpectedly, requiring immediate attention or intervention
  2. A pressing need for help or a solution to relieve a distressing situation
How to use "emergency" in a sentence
  1. Due to the sudden outbreak of a contagious disease, the city declared a state of emergency and closed all non-essential businesses.
  2. When the fire alarm sounded in the building, everyone calmly responded to the emergency and evacuated.
  3. The national disaster fund provides resources in times of an emergency, such as a hurricane or devastating storm.

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