Pronunciation: /ɪˈmidiət/
noun a person who is next in line or rank
A1 I need an immediate response from the manager.
A2 The immediate danger has passed, but we must remain vigilant.
B1 The immediate aftermath of the earthquake was chaotic.
B2 She made an immediate decision to quit her job and start her own business.
C1 The CEO's immediate priority is to restructure the company.
C2 The diplomat's immediate concern is to prevent a war from breaking out.
adjective describing something that is happening or done without delay; instant
A1 I need immediate help with my homework.
A2 The doctor provided immediate treatment for the patient's injury.
B1 The company requires immediate action to address the issue.
B2 The government implemented immediate measures to control the spread of the virus.
C1 The CEO demanded immediate results from the marketing team.
C2 The emergency response team acted with immediate precision to rescue the trapped hikers.
formal The company requires immediate action to address the security breach.
informal We need to do something about this right now.
slang Let's handle this ASAP.
figurative Time is of the essence, we must act immediately.
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