Definition of emergency Emergency

/ɪmɚˈʤʌnsi/ - [imerjunsee] - e•mer•gen•cy

We found 14 definitions of emergency from 7 different sources.

What does emergency mean?

Noun Plural: emergencies
emergency - a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
		exigency, pinch
		crisis a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"
emergency - a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency"
emergency - a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
		hand brake, emergency brake, parking brake
		brake a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

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emergency (Noun)
A situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance.
emergency (Noun)
The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
emergency (Noun)
The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.
emergency (Adjective)
Related to the emergency or to the provision of assistance.

emergency (n.)
Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.
emergency (n.)
An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.

emergency
Situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance.

An emergency is a situation in which a risk to health, life, property or environment is about to happen. Most emergencies need quick attention to prevent it from becoming worse. Even though some emergencies are easy to see, like a natural disaster, many smaller incidents need the opinion of someone who is watching in order to decide whether it is really an emergency. The exact definition of an emergency, the agencies involved and the rules followed, depend on the jurisdiction, and this is usually set by the government, whose agencies (emergency services) are responsible for emergency planning and handling.
song
Emergency is a 2005 song by Paramore. It came off the album "All We Know Is Falling".

The song is about Hayley Williams' parents, and she could remember standing between them yelling at them to shut up.