evacuation
organized removal of people from danger
The planned moving of people away from a place because it is dangerous or may become dangerous.
the evacuation of [a place] / evacuation from [a place]
- The wildfire forced the overnight evacuation of more than ten thousand residents.
- After the explosion, authorities ordered a full evacuation of the airport terminal.
- 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.
- There was an evacuation of the hotel after the fire alarm rang.
- Because of the storm, the city ordered the evacuation of people near the river.
- 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.
emptying of bowels or bladder
The act of passing stool or urine from the body, especially when doctors talk about it.
evacuation of [the bowels / the bladder]
- The nurse asked the patient if he had experienced a normal bowel evacuation that morning.
- Adequate fiber intake can help promote regular evacuation of the bowels.
- 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.
- The doctor asked about the timing of her last bowel evacuation.
- This medicine may cause easier evacuation of the bowels.
- 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.
removal of gas, liquid, or debris
The action of taking air, gas, liquid, or other material out of a closed space or system, often in science or engineering.
evacuation of [substance] from [container/space]
- The vacuum pump allows rapid evacuation of air from the chamber.
- Proper evacuation of the cooling system is essential before refilling it with refrigerant.
- 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.
- The pump is used for evacuation of air from the bottle.
- Evacuation of water from the basement took several hours.
- 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.
organized withdrawal from war zone
The planned moving of soldiers or civilians out of a place where there is fighting or serious danger.
the evacuation of [troops / civilians] from [a place]
- The final evacuation of embassy staff took place just before the city fell.
- Bad weather delayed the air evacuation of wounded soldiers from the front line.
- 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.
- The army planned the evacuation of soldiers from the city.
- They watched news of the evacuation of civilians from the war zone.
- 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.
- Base: evacuation
- Plural: evacuation, evacuations
emergency evacuation
1quick evacuation during sudden danger
The fast moving of people away from a place because something very dangerous has suddenly happened or may happen soon.
- The fire alarm triggered an emergency evacuation of the hospital.
- Passengers were briefed on the aircraft's emergency evacuation procedures.
evacuation center
1shelter 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.
- 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
1practice 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.
- 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
1official 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.
- 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
1prepared 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.
- Every school must have an evacuation plan in case of fire.
- The company updated its evacuation plan after the earthquake.
evacuation route
1designated path for safe exit
The road or path that people should use to leave an area safely during an evacuation.
- Signs showed the main evacuation route away from the coast.
- Residents were told not to block the evacuation route with parked cars.
medical evacuation
1moving 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.
- Helicopters were used for the medical evacuation of the wounded soldiers.
- Bad weather delayed the medical evacuation from the mountain camp.
voluntary evacuation
1optional 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.
- Officials first called for a voluntary evacuation before conditions worsened.
- During the voluntary evacuation, many families chose to stay with relatives inland.
mandatory evacuation
1official order to leave for safety
when the government or police tell people they must leave an area because it is dangerous
- 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
1large-scale movement of people to safety
when a very large number of people are moved from a dangerous place to a safe place
- 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
2large-scale removal of people
The moving of very many people out of a place because it is dangerous or may become dangerous.
- Flooding along the river led to a mass evacuation of nearby towns.
- The government prepared for a possible mass evacuation of the capital.