it's an emergency
Indicates that the current situation is an emergency.
ADJ
extreme
The earthquake created an extreme emergency that forced the government to declare a state of disaster.
major, real, serious
If there is a serious emergency at school, the teachers know how to respond quickly.
sudden, unexpected, unforeseen
international, national
The government declared an international emergency after the natural disaster affected several countries.
medical | military
VERB + EMERGENCY
cope with, deal with, handle, respond to
The hospital staff worked quickly to handle the medical emergency that arrived late at night.
EMERGENCY + VERB
arise
If a medical emergency arises while you're traveling, go to the nearest hospital immediately.
EMERGENCY + NOUN
action, measures, procedures | laws, legislation, regulations
powers
The government declared emergency powers after the natural disaster destroyed the city.
rule | meeting, session, talks
cover
During the hospital shortage, retired nurses offered emergency cover at the clinic.
services
When the fire started, we immediately called the emergency services for help.
aid, assistance, funds, relief, supply
The hospital received emergency funding to upgrade its outdated equipment.
fund
call
My sister had to make an emergency call when her car broke down on the highway.
admission, case
When the patient arrived with severe chest pain, she was taken straight to emergency admission.
surgery, treatment | repairs | exit | landing
PREP
for ~
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
in an ~
During an emergency, always call the local fire department right away.
PHRASES
the accident and emergency department
My friend waited three hours in the accident and emergency department after breaking his arm.
in case of emergency/emergencies
Keep your phone charged in case of an emergency while you're traveling.
a state of emergency
The government announced a state of emergency after the severe flooding damaged several towns.