emerg

/IY1 M ER0 JH/

noun

1
A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
“Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately.”
2
The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
3
An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.
4
The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.

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