Looking for the meaning of the word EVACUATING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EVACUATING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Evacuate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘clear the contents of’): from Latin evacuat- ‘(of the bowels) emptied’, from the verb evacuare, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out of’ + vacuus ‘empty’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈvakjʊeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place
Short Definition:remove from dangerous place
Examples:- several families were evacuated from their homes
Definition:
remove air, water, or other contents from (a container)
Short Definition:remove contents from container
Examples:- when it springs a leak, evacuate the pond
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