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Common collocations with immediate in American Collocation

immediate adjective

US /ɪˈmidiət/

action

action
measures
reaction
response
steps

My immediate reaction was to say ‘No’.

People with genuine emergencies expect an immediate response.

danger or worry

concern
danger
threat

The committee will first of all examine the areas of immediate concern.

Doctors told him that his life was in no immediate danger.

need

need
requirement

First there will be an informal chat to assess the immediate needs of the family and the child.

aim

aim
concern
objective
priority

Our immediate concern now is to get the website up and running.

result of something

aftermath
consequence
effect
impact

In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, we provide medical care, water, food, and shelter.

end to fighting or holding of prisoners

ceasefire
release

An immediate ceasefire is necessary to stop the needless loss of lives.

stopping something or taking something back

ban
halt
withdrawal

There must be an immediate halt to all military aid to the region.

future

future

This situation is unlikely to change in the immediate future.