B2nounsocietyenvironment
US/ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
the act of moving people away from a dangerous place to a safe one
In context
The evacuation of the town began before the flood arrived.
An emergency evacuation was ordered after the fire alarm went off.
Staff led the evacuation of the building in less than five minutes.
Words that go with evacuation
adjective + noun
- emergency evacuationThe pilot announced an emergency evacuation of the plane.
- mass evacuationThe storm led to a mass evacuation of the city.
verb + noun
- order an evacuationOfficials ordered an evacuation of the coastal area.
noun + noun
- evacuation routeFollow the evacuation route marked on the wall.
- evacuation planEvery school needs a clear evacuation plan.
noun + preposition
- evacuation of the buildingThe evacuation of the building was calm and quick.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The evacuation people stayed in the school.Correct: The evacuees stayed in the school.