Emergency Response Protocols

noun official permission or approval

• The authorities have been notified about the ongoing situation.
• The authorities are handling it, so we don't need to worry.
• Don't mess with the authorities, they mean business.
• The authorities are like the guardians of our society, always watching over us.

noun a large flat-bottomed boat, typically used for carrying goods on canals and rivers

verb to intrude or interrupt abruptly and without invitation

• It is considered impolite to barge in on a meeting without knocking first.
• Don't just barge in without asking if it's okay.
• Why did you have to barge in on our conversation like that?
• The loud music seemed to barge in on the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

verb to remove or get rid of something, typically clutter or obstacles

adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, how something is cleared away

• The workers were instructed to clear away all debris from the construction site.
• Hey, can you help me clear away these dishes from the table?
• Let's clear away this mess before mom gets home.
• It's time to clear away the doubts and uncertainties in our relationship.

noun a measure or action taken to prevent or counteract something, especially a potential harm or threat

• The government implemented various countermeasures to prevent cyber attacks.
• We need to come up with some countermeasures to deal with this issue.
• Let's brainstorm some countermeasures to tackle this problem.
• Education is the best countermeasure against ignorance.

noun A session in which a person is questioned or interrogated for the purpose of gathering information or feedback.

verb To question or interrogate someone in order to gather information or feedback.

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• After the mission, the team gathered to debrief and discuss their findings.
• Let's grab a coffee and debrief about what happened at the meeting.
• Hey, wanna debrief about that crazy party last night?
• Sometimes it's helpful to debrief with a friend after a tough day.

verb to remove or neutralize harmful substances or impurities from something

• The laboratory technician followed strict protocols to decontaminate the equipment after each use.
• Make sure to decontaminate your hands before touching anything in the lab.
• I heard they had to decontaminate the whole area after that wild party.
• She felt the need to decontaminate her mind from negative thoughts.

noun a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

adjective relating to or used in emergencies

• In case of an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
• If there's an emergency, just give me a call and I'll be there in no time.
• When shit hits the fan, that's when you know it's an emergency.
• She handled the situation with such grace and composure, as if it was just another emergency to manage.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

• Please hold everything until further instructions are provided.
• Hey, hold everything! I have some important news to share.
• Yo, hold everything, I need to tell you something juicy!
• When things get tough, sometimes you just have to hold everything and take a deep breath.

verb to prevent from moving or acting normally

• The police used a stun gun to immobilize the suspect.
• I accidentally immobilized my phone by sitting on it.
• He got so scared that he was totally immobilized.
• The fear of failure can immobilize a person's ability to take risks.

noun a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as a disease or conflict

• The health department is closely monitoring the outbreak of a new virus in the community.
• Did you hear about the outbreak of flu going around at school?
• The outbreak of drama on social media is getting out of hand.
• The outbreak of laughter during the comedy show was contagious.

noun a state of being isolated or separated from others, typically for health reasons

• During the pandemic, many individuals practiced self-isolation to prevent the spread of the virus.
• I'm currently in self-isolation after traveling to a high-risk area.
• I'm stuck in self-isolation and running out of things to watch on Netflix.
• Sometimes we need to go into self-isolation to reflect on our thoughts and emotions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The crisis negotiator was able to successfully talk the distressed individual down from the roof.
• I had to talk my friend down from the roof last night after he had a few too many drinks.
• I can't believe I had to talk that guy down from the roof, he was so out of control.
• Sometimes in life, we all need someone to talk us down from the roof when things get overwhelming.

noun A device used by law enforcement to prevent a person from spitting on others or themselves.

• The police officer placed a spit hood over the suspect's head to prevent them from spitting on anyone.
• The cops had to put a spit hood on the guy because he wouldn't stop spitting at them.
• They had to slap a spit hood on that unruly dude to keep him from spitting everywhere.
• The barrier between them was like a metaphorical spit hood, preventing any meaningful communication.

noun a room in which military or political strategy is planned and coordinated during a war

• The military leaders gathered in the war room to discuss the next course of action.
• Let's meet in the war room to go over the details.
• The team huddled up in the war room to strategize.
• The boardroom became a war room as the executives debated over the company's future.

noun a system of telephones set up for a particular purpose, such as customer service or fundraising

• The campaign organized a phone bank to reach out to potential voters.
• I volunteered to work the phone bank for the candidate running for office.
• Let's crush it at the phone bank tonight!
• The customer service team was like a well-oiled phone bank, handling calls efficiently and effectively.

noun accident - an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

article a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific

• It is important to drive carefully to avoid having an accident.
• Hey, make sure you watch the road so you don't have an accident.
• Dude, you need to chill out while driving or you might have an accident.
• If you keep ignoring the warning signs, you're going to have an accident in your relationship.

noun Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.

• It is mandatory for all workers to wear proper PPE at the construction site.
• Make sure you put on your PPE before entering the workshop.
• Don't forget your PPE, safety first!
• In the battle against the virus, PPE is our armor.

noun DNR stands for 'Do Not Resuscitate', a medical order indicating that a patient does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

• The patient's medical chart clearly states a DNR order.
• The doctor said no CPR if his heart stops, it's a DNR thing.
• I heard she's got a DNR, so don't bother trying to save her.
• His career was on a DNR trajectory, with no hope of recovery.

noun a type of explosive device that is worn on the body and detonated by the person carrying it

• The authorities were on high alert for any potential threats involving a body bomb.
• I heard they found a body bomb in the suspect's car.
• The criminal was caught red-handed with a body bomb in his possession.
• Her explosive temper was like a ticking body bomb waiting to go off.