Pronunciation: /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/
noun the act of removing people from a dangerous place or situation
A1 During the fire drill, we practiced the evacuation procedure.
A2 The evacuation of the building was smooth and orderly.
B1 The government ordered the evacuation of the coastal areas due to the incoming hurricane.
B2 The evacuation plan was put into action as soon as the earthquake hit.
C1 The evacuation of the city was a massive operation involving multiple agencies and organizations.
C2 The successful evacuation of the embassy during the crisis was attributed to the quick thinking of the security team.
verb to remove people from a dangerous place or situation
A1 During the fire drill, we practiced evacuation procedures.
A2 In case of an emergency, please follow the evacuation signs.
B1 The residents were evacuated from their homes due to the approaching hurricane.
B2 The military unit was ordered to evacuate the area immediately.
C1 The government initiated a large-scale evacuation plan in response to the natural disaster.
C2 The embassy staff worked tirelessly to coordinate the evacuation of foreign nationals from the war-torn country.
formal The evacuation of the building was conducted in an orderly manner.
informal Everyone had to leave the building quickly during the evacuation.
slang We had to bail out of there when the evacuation alarm went off.
figurative His evacuation of the situation was swift and decisive.
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