Evacuate: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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