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accident and emergency(dictionary)

emergency (oh)



[U and C]
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: From the idea of something suddenly 'emerging' or happening]
an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately
-see also crisis crisis
::Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies .
in an emergency
::The staff need to know what to do in an emergency.
:: In case of emergency , press the alarm button.
emergency exit/supplies etc
(=used in an emergency)
::$500,000 of emergency aid for the victims of the earthquake
::The plane had to make an emergency landing .
::The government called an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis.
-see also state of emergency