evacuate
word
/iˈvækjəˌeɪt/
i-VAK-yoo-ayt
/ɪvˈækjuːˌeɪt/
i-VAK-yoo-ayt
Definition
To leave a place, especially for safety reasons, usually because of danger such as fire, disaster, or war. Can also mean to remove people from a dangerous area.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in emergency contexts: 'evacuate a building/city/area.' Formal or official, common in news and instructions. Don't confuse with 'escape' (leave without order).
Spanish: evacuar - desalojarPortuguese (BR): evacuar - desocuparPortuguese (PT): evacuar - desocuparChinese (Simplified): 疏散 - 撤离Chinese (Traditional): 疏散 - 撤離Hindi: निकास करना - खाली करनाArabic: إجلاء - إخلاءBengali: নির্বাসিত করা - সরিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: эвакуироватьJapanese: 避難する - 退避するVietnamese: sơ tánKorean: 대피하다Turkish: tahliye etmekUrdu: نکالنا (ہنگامی)',' خالی کرواناIndonesian: mengungsi - mengevakuasi
Example Sentences
The school had to evacuate because of a fire drill.
basic
People were asked to evacuate the area quickly.
basic
They had to evacuate the hospital during the earthquake.
basic
Residents were told to evacuate before the storm hit.
natural
The fire alarm went off, and everyone had to evacuate immediately.
natural
If the authorities tell you to evacuate, don’t wait—just go.
natural