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Evacuate

Definition

(formal) To officially order people to leave a place because it is not safe, usually because of a natural disaster, fire, or other emergency; to remove someone or something from a place for their safety.

Example Sentences

1The authorities decided to evacuate the entire neighborhood due to the risk of a gas explosion.
2Was the hotel evacuated promptly after the fire alarm sounded?
3The emergency services worked to evacuate the injured passengers from the wreckage.
4In the event of a tsunami warning, please evacuate the coastal area immediately and move to higher ground.
5The government was criticized for its slow response in evacuating citizens stranded abroad during the pandemic.

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