evacuation

UK
/ɪˌvækjʊˈeɪʃən/
US
/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/

Translations

evacuationnoun
evacuations
pl
UK
/ɪˌvækjʊˈeɪʃən/
US
/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/
The evacuation of the building was completed in under five minutes.
Эвакуация здания была завершена менее чем за пять минут.
evacuationadjective
UK
/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/
US
/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/
Used attributively (e.g., "evacuation plan"); not normally gradable.

Definitions

evacuationnoun
The act of moving people from a place of danger to a safer location.
The evacuation of the town was ordered due to the approaching hurricane.
The action of emptying or clearing out a space, vessel, or container, especially in a medical or industrial context.
The evacuation of the waste tank took several hours.
The removal of waste or contents from the body, such as the bowels.
The patient experienced regular evacuation after the treatment.
evacuationadjective
Relating to, intended for, or used in an evacuation.
All employees received an updated evacuation plan.