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Evacuate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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evacuate

[ɪˈvækjueɪt ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

emergency

To leave a place because it is no longer safe, especially because of a dangerous situation such as a fire, bomb threat, or natural disaster.

Synonyms

abandon, exit, flee.

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Word Description / Examples
evacuate

Used in emergency situations where people need to leave a dangerous place, such as during a natural disaster or a fire.

  • The authorities ordered residents to evacuate the town due to the approaching hurricane.
  • We had to evacuate the building when the fire alarm went off.
abandon

Implies leaving something behind permanently, often with a sense of loss or neglect.

  • The soldiers had to abandon the fort after the attack.
  • She decided to abandon her car and walk to the nearest gas station.
flee

Indicates leaving quickly and often in fear, such as during a threat or danger.

  • The villagers had to flee from their homes when the enemy attacked.
  • As soon as they saw the flames, they fled the burning building.
exit

Refers to leaving a place, typically in a normal or non-emergency situation.

  • After the meeting, everyone exited the conference room.
  • Please exit through the door on your left.

Examples of usage

  • Residents were forced to evacuate their homes due to the approaching wildfire.
  • The hotel was evacuated after a suspicious package was found in the lobby.
Context #2 | Verb

medical

To remove air or fluid from a body cavity using a syringe or other device.

Synonyms

drain, remove.

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Word Description / Examples
evacuate

Used when people or animals need to leave a dangerous place quickly for safety reasons.

  • The residents were evacuated due to the hurricane
  • The school was evacuated after a fire alarm
drain

Used when removing liquid from something to make it dry or empty.

  • You need to drain the pasta after boiling it
  • They drained the swimming pool for cleaning
remove

Used for taking something or someone away from a place or position.

  • She removed the sticker from the glass
  • The dentist removed the tooth

Examples of usage

  • The doctor had to evacuate the excess fluid from the patient's lungs.

Translations

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Origin of 'evacuate'

The word 'evacuate' originated from the Latin word 'evacuare', which means 'to empty'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. The concept of evacuating people from dangerous areas became more prominent during wartime and natural disasters, leading to the modern usage of the word in emergency situations.

See also: evacuating, evacuation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,151, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.