evacuation
e-vac-u-a-tion · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
The act of moving people from a dangerous place to safety.
- 2.
The process of leaving or removing people from a place.
- 3.
(Medical) The removal of waste matter from the body.
- 4.
The act of emptying or creating a vacuum in a container.
Forms
plural: evacuations
Phrases & expressions
- •evacuation plan — a strategy for safely leaving a place
- •evacuation route — a designated path for leaving during emergencies
- •emergency evacuation — urgent removal due to immediate danger
- •mass evacuation — the movement of large populations
Related words
Etymology
From Latin evacuatio ("an emptying out"), from evacuare ("to empty out").