emergency

A serious, unexpected situation that needs immediate action.

• Call for help in an emergency.
• The pilot landed safely after an emergency.
• Keep this number for emergencies.

How to use it: in an emergency (Use these stairs in an emergency.)

Similar words: crisis

Common phrases: in an emergency, medical emergency, emergency services

The part of a hospital where people with serious injuries or sudden illness receive immediate care.

• The ambulance took him to emergency.
• She works in emergency at the hospital.
• We waited in emergency for a doctor.

Similar words: emergency department, emergency room

Common phrases: taken to emergency, in emergency, emergency department