emergency

UK
/ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/
US
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/

Translations

emergencynoun
emergencies
pl
UK
/ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/
US
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/
The hospital staff was well-prepared to handle any emergency that might arise.
Le personnel de l'hôpital était bien préparé à faire face à toute urgence qui pourrait survenir.
Additional translations
urgencesService hospitalier.
emergencyadjective
UK
/ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/
US
/ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/
Used chiefly attributively to modify another noun; not normally gradable.
The hospital has an emergency protocol for dealing with natural disasters.
L'hôpital a un protocole d'urgence pour faire face aux catastrophes naturelles.

Definitions

emergencynoun
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
The hospital staff was well-prepared to handle any emergency that might arise.
A condition of urgent need for assistance or relief.
The government declared a state of emergency after the hurricane devastated the region.
The emergency department of a hospital.
She was rushed to emergency with severe chest pains.
emergencyadjective
Relating to or used for an unexpected and urgent situation requiring immediate action.
The hospital has an emergency protocol for dealing with natural disasters.