real emergency
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a genuine and serious situation requiring immediate action
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Examples (10)
- Don't call me unless it's a real emergency.
- Paramedics are trained to quickly assess if a situation is a real emergency.
- The company's new protocol clearly defines what constitutes a real emergency.
- He thought it was a drill until the smoke filled the room, then he knew it was a real emergency.
- If a real emergency should arise, this button will contact the police directly.
- The constant false alarms make it difficult to know when there's a real emergency.
- The fire drill teaches students how to react in a real emergency.
- I had to leave work early; it was a real emergency at home.
- It's crucial for the public to understand the difference between an inconvenience and a real emergency.
- The pilot's calm voice reassured passengers even though they were facing a real emergency.