emergency

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/]

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1. emergency (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

Example: Cardiac arrest is an emergency requiring medical attention.

2. emergency (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.

Example: I've got a really bad disease
It's got me begging on my hands and knees
So take me to emergency
Cause something seems to be missing

3. emergency (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A person brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.

Example: November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
Van Gaal responded by replacing Adnan Januzaj with Carrick and, in fairness, the emergency centre-half did exceedingly well given that he has not played since May.

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