evacuation
gb/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 7400
evakuálás, kitelepítés, kiürítés, székletürítés, bélürítés, eltávolítás, kiszivattyúzás, vákuumozás, kimenekítés, kivonás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the evacuation of [a place] / evacuation from [a place]
The wildfire forced the overnight evacuation of more than ten thousand residents.
Az erdőtűz miatt éjszaka több mint tízezer lakost kellett evakuálni.
After the explosion, authorities ordered a full evacuation of the airport terminal.
A robbanás után a hatóságok elrendelték a repülőtéri terminál teljes kiürítését.
The coastal town carried out an early evacuation before the hurricane made landfall.
An evacuation of nearby villages was announced due to the rising floodwaters.
The drill was designed to test how long a complete school evacuation would take.
Learner examples
There was an evacuation of the hotel after the fire alarm rang.
A tűzriasztó megszólalása után kiürítették a szállodát.
Because of the storm, the city ordered the evacuation of people near the river.
A vihar miatt a város elrendelte a folyó közelében élők kitelepítését.
The teacher explained the evacuation plan to the students.
During the evacuation, everyone left the building quickly and calmly.
The news reported a mass evacuation from the capital.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"We went to the evacuation"* when they mean a safe place after leaving a danger zone. The correct phrase is *"We went to the evacuation center"* or *"We went to a shelter"*. Another mistake is using *evacuation* for a single person leaving in a normal situation; in everyday speech, we usually say *leave* or *get out*, and reserve *evacuation* for organized, larger-scale or emergency situations.
Meaning
organized removal of people from danger
Collocations
mass evacuation
|emergency evacuation
|mandatory evacuation
|evacuation order
|evacuation plan
|evacuation route
Synonyms
removal (More general; does not always imply danger or an organized process.)
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evac (Informal shortened form, mainly spoken or in news about large emergencies.)
Antonyms
return (Focuses on people going back to a place after an evacuation or danger has passed.)
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resettlement (Movement of people into a place, often as a permanent move, rather than out of it for safety.)
Themes
safety
|disasters
|government
|daily_life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The planned moving of people away from a place because it is dangerous or may become dangerous.
The organized movement of people from a place that is unsafe or expected to become unsafe, usually by official decision and following a plan.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
bélürítés
C1
Usage pattern:
evacuation of [the bowels / the bladder]
The nurse asked the patient if he had experienced a normal bowel evacuation that morning.
Az ápoló megkérdezte a beteget, volt-e aznap reggel normális székletürítése.
Adequate fiber intake can help promote regular evacuation of the bowels.
A megfelelő rostbevitel elősegítheti a rendszeres székletürítést.
The doctor noted that the patient had no evacuation for three days and ordered a laxative.
Pain during evacuation may indicate an underlying gastrointestinal problem.
Urinary retention is the inability to achieve complete evacuation of the bladder.
Learner examples
The doctor asked about the timing of her last bowel evacuation.
Az orvos megkérdezte, mikor volt az utolsó székletürítése.
This medicine may cause easier evacuation of the bowels.
Ez a gyógyszer megkönnyítheti a székletürítést.
He reported painful evacuation after the surgery.
Regular evacuation is important for good health.
The nurse checked if the patient had any evacuation that day.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is quite medical and formal. In everyday conversation, people usually say *go to the bathroom*, *have a bowel movement*, or simply *poop* rather than *have an evacuation*.
Meaning
emptying of bowels or bladder
Collocations
bowel evacuation
|complete evacuation
|spontaneous evacuation
|impaired evacuation
|evacuation of the bowels
|intestinal evacuation
Synonyms
defecation (A strictly medical or biological term; slightly more technical and specific to passing stool.)
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elimination (Medical term that can refer more generally to the body getting rid of waste, not just bowels.)
Antonyms
retention (Medical term for the failure or inability to empty the bladder or bowels.)
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constipation (Refers to difficulty or infrequency in bowel evacuation.)
Themes
medicine
|body
|health
Definition
The act of passing stool or urine from the body, especially when doctors talk about it.
The act or process of emptying the bowels or bladder, especially as described in medical or clinical contexts.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
evacuation of [substance] from [container/space]
The vacuum pump allows rapid evacuation of air from the chamber.
A vákuumszivattyú lehetővé teszi a levegő gyors eltávolítását a kamrából.
Proper evacuation of the cooling system is essential before refilling it with refrigerant.
A hűtőrendszer megfelelő vákuumozása elengedhetetlen, mielőtt újra feltöltik hűtőközeggel.
The procedure involves the evacuation of fluid from the lungs using a thin tube.
Incomplete evacuation of debris can cause the machine to overheat.
Engineers tested the evacuation process to ensure the tank was completely empty.
Learner examples
The pump is used for evacuation of air from the bottle.
A pumpát arra használják, hogy eltávolítsák a levegőt a palackból.
Evacuation of water from the basement took several hours.
Több óráig tartott a víz kiszivattyúzása a pincéből.
Good evacuation of gas is important for this experiment.
They checked the evacuation system for leaks.
The machine controls the evacuation of liquid from the pipe.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume *evacuation* only refers to people leaving a place. In technical texts, it can also describe removing air, gas, or liquids from a system. Context and objects (like *air*, *fluid*, *chamber*) show this meaning.
Meaning
removal of gas, liquid, or debris
Collocations
evacuation of air
|evacuation of fluid
|vacuum evacuation
|evacuation system
|evacuation procedure
|evacuation pump
Synonyms
emptying (More general and less technical; does not imply specialized equipment or processes.)
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extraction (Emphasizes taking something out, but not always used for removing air or gas.)
Antonyms
filling (Opposite process of putting a substance into a container or space.)
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injection (Focuses on forcing a substance into a system rather than removing it.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|technology
Definition
The action of taking air, gas, liquid, or other material out of a closed space or system, often in science or engineering.
The process of removing a material such as air, gas, liquid, or debris from a container, space, or system, especially in scientific, industrial, or engineering contexts.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
the evacuation of [troops / civilians] from [a place]
The final evacuation of embassy staff took place just before the city fell.
A nagykövetségi személyzet végső kimenekítésére közvetlenül a város eleste előtt került sor.
Bad weather delayed the air evacuation of wounded soldiers from the front line.
A rossz idő késleltette a sebesült katonák légi evakuálását a frontvonalról.
The government organized a large-scale evacuation of civilians trapped in the besieged town.
Naval ships assisted in the evacuation of refugees from the conflict area.
The historic evacuation at Dunkirk saved hundreds of thousands of Allied troops.
Learner examples
The army planned the evacuation of soldiers from the city.
A hadsereg megtervezte a katonák kivonását a városból.
They watched news of the evacuation of civilians from the war zone.
A civilek háborús övezetből való evakuálásáról szóló híreket nézték.
Helicopters helped with the evacuation of people from the base.
The evacuation was dangerous because the enemy was nearby.
Many countries took part in the evacuation of their citizens.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *evacuation* with *attack* or *invasion*. *Evacuation* always means people are being taken out of a dangerous area, not sent in.
Meaning
organized withdrawal from war zone
Collocations
troop evacuation
|air evacuation
|sea evacuation
|civilian evacuation
|emergency evacuation
|large-scale evacuation
Synonyms
withdrawal (Frequently used for pulling troops back; does not always imply danger to civilians.)
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airlift (Specifically refers to transport by aircraft, often during an evacuation.)
Antonyms
deployment (Sending troops or personnel into an area, the opposite of removing them.)
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reinforcement (Sending additional troops or support into a conflict zone, rather than taking people out.)
Themes
military
|conflict
|safety
|politics
|law
Definition
The planned moving of soldiers or civilians out of a place where there is fighting or serious danger.
The organized removal of military forces or civilians from a war zone or hostile area, often under urgent or dangerous conditions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
evacuation
IPA
GB/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
evac - u - ation (3 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: evacuation
- Plural: evacuation, evacuations
Word family
Expressions
emergency evacuation
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
quick evacuation during sudden danger
The fast moving of people away from a place because something very dangerous has suddenly happened or may happen soon.
Examples
- The fire alarm triggered an emergency evacuation of the hospital.
- Passengers were briefed on the aircraft's emergency evacuation procedures.
evacuation center
1/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən sˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
shelter for evacuated people
A building, such as a school or hall, where people who left their homes because of danger can stay safely and get food and support.
Examples
- Hundreds of residents spent the night at the evacuation center set up in the high school gym.
- Volunteers brought blankets and water to the evacuation center.
evacuation drill
1/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən dɹˈɪl/
fixed phrase
practice exercise for evacuation
A practice activity where people pretend there is an emergency and leave a building or area, so they know what to do in a real emergency.
Examples
- The school held an evacuation drill to test how quickly students could leave the building.
- Employees must take part in at least one evacuation drill each year.
evacuation order
1/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
official command to leave area
An official message from the government or authorities that tells people they must leave an area because it is or may become dangerous.
Examples
- Officials issued an evacuation order for all homes within five kilometers of the volcano.
- Many residents ignored the first evacuation order and stayed in their houses.
evacuation plan
1/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən plˈæn/
fixed phrase
prepared steps for safe exit
A written or agreed idea of what people should do and where they should go to leave a place safely in an emergency.
Examples
- Every school must have an evacuation plan in case of fire.
- The company updated its evacuation plan after the earthquake.
evacuation route
1/ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən ɹˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
designated path for safe exit
The road or path that people should use to leave an area safely during an evacuation.
Examples
- Signs showed the main evacuation route away from the coast.
- Residents were told not to block the evacuation route with parked cars.
medical evacuation
1/mˈɛdɪkəl ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
moving injured people to treatment
The moving of sick or injured people from a place, often a war zone or remote area, to a hospital or other place where they can get medical help.
Examples
- Helicopters were used for the medical evacuation of the wounded soldiers.
- Bad weather delayed the medical evacuation from the mountain camp.
voluntary evacuation
1/vˈɑləntɛɹi ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
optional evacuation based on advice
A situation where officials tell people it is a good idea to leave an area because of danger, but they do not legally have to go.
Examples
- Officials first called for a voluntary evacuation before conditions worsened.
- During the voluntary evacuation, many families chose to stay with relatives inland.
mandatory evacuation
1/mˈændətˌɔɹi ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
official order to leave for safety
when the government or police tell people they must leave an area because it is dangerous
Examples
- Authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation ahead of the hurricane.
- Authorities announced a mandatory evacuation for all low-lying coastal neighborhoods.
- Residents ignored the mandatory evacuation and chose to stay in their homes.
- Some residents refused to comply with the mandatory evacuation despite the risks.
mass evacuation
1/mˈæs ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
large-scale movement of people to safety
when a very large number of people are moved from a dangerous place to a safe place
Examples
- The hurricane led to a mass evacuation of more than one million residents.
- Officials said a mass evacuation might be needed if the river keeps rising.
- The war triggered a mass evacuation from the border regions.
mass evacuation
2/mˈæs ɪvˌækjuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
large-scale removal of people
The moving of very many people out of a place because it is dangerous or may become dangerous.
Examples
- Flooding along the river led to a mass evacuation of nearby towns.
- The government prepared for a possible mass evacuation of the capital.