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.
