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emergency
noun
A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
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ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si
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noun
A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
noun
A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
“He never knew what to do in an emergency”
noun
A state in which martial law applies
“The governor declared a state of emergency”
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He never knew what to do in an emergency
The governor declared a state of emergency
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