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[ UK /ɪmˈɜːd‍ʒənsi/ ]
[ US /ˈimɝdʒənsi, ɪˈmɝdʒənsi/ ]
NOUN
  1. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
  2. a state in which martial law applies
    the governor declared a state of emergency
  3. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
    he never knew what to do in an emergency

How To Use emergency In A Sentence

  • Yes, the gearbox was a bit saggy and I was alarmed at how much pressure the brake pedal needed to do an emergency stop, but other than this, all was well.
  • Fei Shen is the company's A320 emergency doors the world's only supplier has delivered a total of A320 emergency doors Series 8300, A330/340 before the cargo door 100.
  • The crew jettisoned excess fuel and made an emergency landing.
  • Nancy and Andy bring in Stevie for an emergency pediatrician visit on "Weeds" (Showtime at 10), only to turn on the television in the waiting room and learn that the feds are a little too close to catching their family. TV highlights: Monday, Oct.18, 2010
  • HMO users should consider taking the company’s prescription-by-mail affiliate or plan on visiting an emergency clinic and getting a short-term refill. The RVer’s Bible
  • A week-long state of emergency was declared, and the protests were forcibly suppressed with considerable loss of life.
  • Non-emergency surgery planned over the next few days had to be cancelled because of the blood donor crisis.
  • When faced with serious disasters, countries often declare a formal state of emergency.
  • An orbiting satellite picked up a distress signal from the ship's emergency beacon, standard equipment on all modern boats.
  • After being faced with the "extortionate" demand, Lee and others at his resort called the Canadian consulate and department of foreign affairs emergency line, only to be told to pay up Toronto Sun
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