emergency

Definition:
1. A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.
2. A state in which martial law applies.
3. A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage.

Use 'emergency' in a sentence:

• 1. Neighbours quickly alerted the emergency services.
• 2. They had to break into the emergency food supplies.
• 3. Colombia has called out the army and imposed emergency measures.
• 4. A man was telling friends how first-aid classes had prepared him for an emergency.
• 5. The pilots had to take emergency action to avoid a disaster.
• 6. The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis.
• 7. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing.
• 8. The plane is carrying emergency supplies for refugees.
• 9. His departure was hastened by an emergency.
• 10. Only half of the emergency supplies have reached their destination.
• 11. The factory's emergency generators were used during the power cut.
• 12. The crew jettisoned excess fuel and made an emergency landing.
• 13. He needed emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain.
• 14. The acid test of a good driver is whether he or she remains calm in an emergency.
• 15. They escaped through an emergency exit and called the police.
• 16. The emergency exit is at the back of the bus.
• 17. The Arab League is meeting in emergency session today.
• 18. Employees should be fully acquainted with emergency procedures.
• 19. Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry.
• 20. The engines shut off automatically in an emergency.
• 21. We made a tour of the yacht, checking lashings and emergency gear.
• 22. Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night.
• 23. Yesterday, the centre's board held an emergency meeting.
• 24. The government has been granted emergency powers.
• 25. Emergency generators cut in.
• 26. It is important to keep calm in an emergency.
• 27. The government had to take emergency action.
• 28. She explained to them what to do in an emergency.
• 29. Our aim is immediacy of response to emergency calls.
• 30. That's John Gibb, operations chief for New York Emergency Management.
• 31. Emergency cooling systems could fail and a reactor meltdown could occur.
• 32. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field.
• 33. Exceptionally, in times of emergency, we may send a team of experts.
• 34. The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.
• 35. Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately.
• 36. Ambulance drivers provided only emergency cover during the dispute.
• 37. The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid.
• 38. There are many emergencies which need prompt first aid treatment.
• 39. The president proclaimed a state of emergency.
• 40. The government decreed a state of emergency.
• 41. The government has declared a state of emergency.
• 42. The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake.
• 43. This door should only be used in an emergency.
• 44. The average response time to emergency calls was 9 minutes.
• 45. The emergency services were on hand with medical advice.
• 46. I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies.
• 47. It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency.