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responders

 

[ rɪˈspɒndərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emergency services

Individuals who are trained to respond to emergencies, such as firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. They provide assistance and support during critical situations.

Synonyms

emergency personnel, emergency responders, rescue workers

Examples of usage

  • First responders arrived at the scene within minutes of the accident.
  • The firefighters are considered first responders in case of a fire or other emergencies.
  • The paramedics are essential first responders in saving lives during medical emergencies.
Context #2 | Noun

online communication

People who quickly reply to messages, comments, or posts on social media or other online platforms. They are known for their prompt and active engagement in online conversations.

Synonyms

active engagers, fast responders, quick repliers

Examples of usage

  • She is one of the fastest responders in our group chat.
  • The company's social media team consists of efficient responders who engage with customers promptly.
  • If you have any questions, our customer service responders will assist you.

Translations

Translations of the word "responders" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respondedores

🇮🇳 प्रतिक्रिया देने वाले

🇩🇪 Responder

🇮🇩 penanggap

🇺🇦 респонденти

🇵🇱 respondenci

🇯🇵 レスポンダー

🇫🇷 répondeurs

🇪🇸 respondedores

🇹🇷 yanıtlayanlar

🇰🇷 응답자

🇸🇦 المستجيبون

🇨🇿 respondenti

🇸🇰 respondenti

🇨🇳 响应者

🇸🇮 odzivniki

🇮🇸 viðbragðsaðilar

🇰🇿 жауап берушілер

🇬🇪 მპასუხებლები

🇦🇿 cavab verənlər

🇲🇽 respondedores

Word origin

The term 'responders' originated from the verb 'respond,' which comes from the Latin word 'respondere,' meaning 'to reply.' Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, including emergency services and online communication. The concept of responders highlights the importance of timely and effective responses in different situations.

See also: autoresponder, respondent, respondents, responder, responsive, responsiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,491, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.