emergency
//ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi//
Noun
emergencySingular
emergenciesPlural
1
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Call 911 in case of an emergency.
2
A medical condition requiring urgent treatment.
The patient was rushed to the hospital with a medical emergency.
3
A state in which normal procedures are suspended and extraordinary measures are taken.
The government declared a state of emergency after the natural disaster.