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Definition emergency in American English

emergency adjective

adjective
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/
1

used or done during an emergency

Example

He underwent emergency surgery.

Example

An emergency session of Congress was called.

Example

emergency lights

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Definition emergency in American English