| Definitions of 'emergency' |
Wordnet |
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1. (noun) emergency, exigency, pinch
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
"he never knew what to do in an emergency"
2. (noun) emergency
a state in which martial law applies
"the governor declared a state of emergency"
3. (noun) hand brake, emergency, emergency brake, parking brake
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
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| Definitions of 'emergency' |
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1. (noun) emergency
sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion
2. (noun) emergency
an unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency
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