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evacuated

 

[ ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emergency situation

Evacuated refers to the act of removing people from a dangerous or potentially harmful location to a safer place. This term is commonly used in emergency management and disaster response contexts. For instance, during natural disasters like hurricanes or floods, authorities often issue evacuation orders to protect residents. The process can involve organized transportation for those unable to leave on their own. Evacuated can also imply the removal of people from buildings or areas threatened by fire, explosions, or chemical spills.

Synonyms

displaced, extracted, removed, withdrawn

Examples of usage

  • The city was evacuated before the storm hit.
  • Residents were evacuated due to the approaching wildfire.
  • Students were evacuated from the school during the drill.

Translations

Translations of the word "evacuated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evacuado

🇮🇳 निकाला गया

🇩🇪 evakuiert

🇮🇩 dievakuasi

🇺🇦 евакуйований

🇵🇱 ewakuowany

🇯🇵 避難させられた

🇫🇷 évacué

🇪🇸 evacuado

🇹🇷 tahliye edilmiş

🇰🇷 대피된

🇸🇦 تم إخلاؤه

🇨🇿 evakuovaný

🇸🇰 evakuovaný

🇨🇳 撤离的

🇸🇮 evakuiran

🇮🇸 flóttamaður

🇰🇿 эвакуацияланған

🇬🇪 ევაკუირებული

🇦🇿 evakuasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 evacuado

Etymology

The term 'evacuated' comes from the Latin word 'evacuare', which means 'to empty out'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of', and 'vacuus' means 'empty'. This concept was adopted into English in the early 19th century, primarily in the context of military operations where troops might need to evacuate a region in response to conflict. Over time, the application of the word broadened to include civil emergencies, such as natural disasters or industrial accidents, where a population needs to be removed from danger. The verb form reflects actions taken by individuals or authorities to ensure safety, emphasizing the urgency often accompanying such situations. Today, the term is extensively used in various fields, including disaster preparedness, public health, and safety protocols, reflecting a growing awareness of the necessity for rapid and effective response mechanisms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,690, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.