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Vocabulary Entry
evacuation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of removing people from a place for safety or to avoid danger.
Example Sentences
"The evacuation of the coastal town was necessary due to the approaching hurricane."
"Emergency services organized an evacuation plan for the flooded areas."
"During the fire drill, we practiced an evacuation of the building."
V
verb
To remove someone from a place, often for safety purposes.
Example Sentences
"Authorities decided to evacuate the residents as the volcano showed signs of eruption."
"They will evacuate the school if the storm becomes severe."
"The military was called in to evacuate the civilians from the conflict zone."