crisis

UK
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
US
/ˈkraɪsɪs/

Translations

crisisnoun
crises
pl
UK
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
US
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
The company is facing a financial crisis.
Компания сталкивается с финансовым кризисом.
Synonyms
crisisadjective
UK
/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
US
/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "crisis management").

Definitions

crisisnoun
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
The company faced a financial crisis that threatened its survival.
A turning point in a disease when an important change takes place, indicating either recovery or death.
The patient reached a crisis in his illness, and the doctors were hopeful for a recovery.
A situation that has reached a critical phase.
The political crisis in the country led to widespread protests.
crisisadjective
Relating to, intended for, or used during a time of crisis.
The agency operates a crisis hotline for victims of domestic abuse.