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Definition evacuate in British English

evacuate verb

verb
/ɪˈvækjueɪt/
1

to leave a building or other place because it is not safe

Example

If the alarm sounds, all students should evacuate immediately.

Synonyms and related words
leave move on go away
1.1

to make people leave a building because it is not safe

Example

We were all evacuated because of a bomb scare.

Synonyms and related words
drive out banish send away
1.2

to make people leave their homes because of a dangerous situation such as a war

Example

Over 10,000 refugees have now been evacuated to neighbouring countries.

Synonyms and related words
drive out banish send away
2

to get rid of solid waste from your bowels

Synonyms and related words
be caught short bedwetting bowel movement
Definition evacuate in British English