evacuating
word · lemma: evacuate
Definition
Leaving a place, often quickly, because it is dangerous or unsafe, such as during a fire or natural disaster.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or emergency contexts, such as 'evacuating a building' or 'evacuating residents'. Common with passive forms: 'People are being evacuated.' Not used for casual leaving.
Spanish: evacuarPortuguese (BR): evacuarPortuguese (PT): evacuarChinese (Simplified): 撤离Chinese (Traditional): 撤離Hindi: निकासी करनाArabic: إخلاءBengali: নিঃসরণ করা - সরিয়ে নেওয়া (জরুরি অবস্থায়)Russian: эвакуироватьJapanese: 避難させる - 避難するVietnamese: di tản - sơ tánKorean: 대피시키다 - 대피하다Turkish: tahliye etmekUrdu: انخلا کرناIndonesian: mengevakuasi
Example Sentences
People are evacuating the area due to flooding.
basic
The police started evacuating the stadium after the alarm sounded.
basic
We're evacuating now, so grab your things quickly!
natural
Residents have started evacuating before the hurricane arrives.
natural
The building manager is evacuating everyone as a safety precaution.
natural
They are evacuating the school because of the fire.
basic