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Evacuating: meaning, definitions and examples

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evacuating

 

[ ɪˈvækjʊˌeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emergency

To evacuate means to leave a place because it is no longer safe, usually due to a disaster or emergency situation.

Synonyms

depart, escape, flee

Examples of usage

  • People were evacuating their homes as the hurricane approached.
  • The government ordered a mandatory evacuation of the area.
  • We need to evacuate immediately to ensure our safety.
Context #2 | Verb

building

To evacuate also means to remove people from a building or area for safety reasons.

Synonyms

clear out, evict, remove

Examples of usage

  • The fire alarm went off, and we had to evacuate the building.
  • The school practiced evacuation procedures regularly.
  • The hotel staff evacuated guests when the earthquake hit.

Translations

Translations of the word "evacuating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evacuação

🇮🇳 निकासी

🇩🇪 Evakuierung

🇮🇩 evakuasi

🇺🇦 евакуація

🇵🇱 ewakuacja

🇯🇵 避難 (ひなん)

🇫🇷 évacuation

🇪🇸 evacuación

🇹🇷 tahliye

🇰🇷 대피

🇸🇦 إجلاء

🇨🇿 evakuace

🇸🇰 evakuácia

🇨🇳 疏散 (shūsàn)

🇸🇮 evakuacija

🇮🇸 brottflutningur

🇰🇿 эвакуация

🇬🇪 ევაკუაცია

🇦🇿 təxliyə

🇲🇽 evacuación

Etymology

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 for safety reasons has been practiced throughout history, especially during times of war or natural disasters. The importance of timely evacuation in saving lives has been recognized globally, leading to the development of evacuation plans and procedures in various organizations and communities.

See also: evacuate, evacuation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,546, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.