B1nounmoneysociety
US/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
UK/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
a time of great difficulty, danger or uncertainty when serious problems must be solved
In context
Many small shops closed during the economic crisis.
The hospital is facing a crisis because so many nurses have left.
In a crisis, it's important to stay calm and think clearly.
Words that go with crisis
adjective + noun
- economic crisisThe economic crisis forced many families to cut spending.
verb + noun
- face a crisisThe airline faces a crisis after two bad years.
noun + preposition
- in crisisThe football club is in crisis after losing ten games.
noun + noun
- climate crisisYoung people are demanding action on the climate crisis.
- housing crisisBig cities are dealing with a housing crisis.
- crisis managementThe manager took a course in crisis management.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Many countries had crisises last year.Correct: Many countries had crises last year.