evacuation
ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən
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Noun

1.
safetyleaving a place for safety
  • The evacuation of the building was swift.
retreat withdrawal
2.
militaryTECH.withdrawal of troops or civiliansTECH.
  • The evacuation of the city was completed overnight.
pullout retreat withdrawal
3.
emptying processTECH.removal of contents from somethingTECH.
  • The evacuation of the tank took several hours.
discharge removal
4.
medicalTECH.discharge of waste from the bodyTECH.
  • The patient experienced evacuation after the treatment.
discharge elimination expulsion
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Expressions with evacuation

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sudden removal of people from danger to a safer place
The emergency evacuation began minutes after smoke filled the building.
transport of injured people from a dangerous area for medical care
After the earthquake, a medical evacuation was organized to help the wounded.
movement of people by aircraft from dangerous or remote areas
The storm required rapid air evacuation of residents from the island.
inflatable slide for quick aircraft evacuation
The flight attendants deployed the evacuation slide during the emergency.

Origin of evacuation

Latin, evacuare (to empty)

Terms with evacuation included in their meaning

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safety
exit for quick evacuation during emergencies
safety
practice evacuation exercise for fire emergencies
relocation
having had population removed by evacuation
evacuation
forced to leave due to excessive water
escape evacuation
leave a place by getting into boats, often in an emergency
factory
tall chimney for smoke evacuation
evacuation route
emergency exit door for quick escape
medical evacuation
emergency evacuation of the sick or injured by air

Examples of evacuation in a sentence

  • Evacuation routes were clearly marked.
  • The evacuation of civilians was a top priority during the conflict.
  • Plans for the evacuation were discussed in the emergency meeting.
  • The evacuation of the building was swift.
  • During the flood, evacuation of the residents was necessary.
  • Evacuation is necessary after certain surgeries.

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  1. French:évacuation, vidange, ...
  2. German:Evakuierung, Entleerung, ...
  3. Italian:evacuazione, sgombero, ...
  4. Spanish:evacuación, desalojo, ...
  5. Portuguese:evacuação, remoção, ...
  6. Chinese:疏散, 撤离, ...
  7. Japanese:避難, 撤退, ...
  8. Arabic:إِجْلَاء, إِخْلاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּינוּי, רִיקּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:эвакуация, вывод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:евакуація, виведення, ...
  12. Hindi:निकासी, हटाना, ...
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