Pronunciation: /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
noun a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
A1 During a crisis, it is important to stay calm and follow instructions.
A2 The company faced a financial crisis due to mismanagement.
B1 The government responded quickly to the crisis by implementing new policies.
B2 The crisis in the healthcare system has led to a shortage of medical supplies.
C1 The economic crisis of 2008 had far-reaching effects on global markets.
C2 The crisis in the Middle East has been ongoing for decades with no clear resolution in sight.
adjective relating to or denoting a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
A1 The family faced a crisis when their car broke down on the way to the airport.
A2 The company went through a crisis when their main supplier went bankrupt.
B1 The government is working on a plan to address the housing crisis in the city.
B2 The organization is in crisis mode after the data breach was discovered.
C1 The crisis management team was called in to handle the situation with expertise.
C2 The CEO's leadership during the crisis was praised by stakeholders and investors.
formal The country is facing an economic crisis due to the recent downturn in the stock market.
informal We're in a bit of a crisis here, trying to figure out how to fix the problem.
slang This crisis is really messing things up for everyone.
figurative In the midst of a personal crisis, she found strength she never knew she had.
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