evacuate
verb
evac·u·ate
i-ˈva-kyə-ˌwāt 
-kyü-ˌāt
evacuated; evacuating
1
: to remove the contents of : empty
2
: to discharge from the body as waste : void
3
: to remove something (such as gas or water) from especially by pumping
4
a
: to remove especially from a military zone or dangerous area
b
: to withdraw from military occupation of
c
: vacate sense 1
were ordered to evacuate the building
1
: to withdraw from a place in an organized way especially for protection
2
: to pass urine or feces from the body
Examples of evacuate in a Sentence
People who live along the coast are being evacuated as the hurricane approaches.
During World War II, children were evacuated from London to the country.
Residents were ordered to evacuate the building.
Residents have been ordered to evacuate.
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The Israeli military ordered residents in the southern suburbs to evacuate several locations on Wednesday.
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Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Your base layers and waterproof-breathable hardshells don’t evacuate moisture on their own.
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According to Fulton County officials, a set of five bomb threats were called in to law enforcement officials in the morning for two polling sites in Union City, leading to police evacuating the locations to sweep them.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Against George’s wishes and Rita’s better judgment, George becomes one of the hundreds of thousands of children evacuated from the city during the Blitz.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Similar Reads 15 Super Cool Places to Camp in Colorado
The Best Tents for Camping in Comfort and Style
Cold (Cash) Comfort
Almost roughing it on your honeymoon
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Your base layers and waterproof-breathable hardshells don’t evacuate moisture on their own.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
According to Fulton County officials, a set of five bomb threats were called in to law enforcement officials in the morning for two polling sites in Union City, leading to police evacuating the locations to sweep them.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Against George’s wishes and Rita’s better judgment, George becomes one of the hundreds of thousands of children evacuated from the city during the Blitz.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evacuate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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evacuate
verb
evac·u·ate
i-ˈvak-yə-ˌwāt
evacuated; evacuating
1
: to make empty
2
: to discharge waste matter from the body
3
: to remove something (as a gas) from especially by pumping
4
a
: to remove troops or people from a place of danger
b
: vacate
evacuate the building
evacuation
noun
-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən
Medical Definition
evacuate
verb
evac·u·ate
i-ˈvak-yə-ˌwāt
evacuated; evacuating
1
: to remove the contents of
evacuate an abscess
2
: to discharge (as urine or feces) from the body as waste : void
: to pass urine or feces from the body
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