English

evacuate

ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt, ɪˈvækjuˌeɪt
Meaning: to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe; to leave a building or place because of danger
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪˈvækjuˌeɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base evacuate
3rd person singular present evacuates
Present participle evacuating
Past evacuated
Will future will evacuate
Going-to future going to evacuate
Imperative negative don't evacuate / do not evacuate

Example sentences

The local residents were ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane made landfall.
The local residents were ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane made landfall.
The sudden eruption of the volcano forced everyone to evacuate.
The sudden eruption of the volcano forced everyone to evacuate.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the context of emergencies, natural disasters, or military withdrawals. It can be transitive (evacuate someone/somewhere) or intransitive (to evacuate).

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