Definition of Evacuate
Evacuate
E·vac·u·ate
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
To remove or take away people or things from a dangerous area.
e.g. The government ordered to evacuate the city due to the hurricane.
(verb)
(technical) to completely empty a container or place by removing all of its contents, which could include substances like air or water;
e.g. This machine can evacuate a bag and seal it with a vacuum.
(verb)
to withdraw from occupation of a place, used to describe military action;
e.g. The troops will evacuate the area by the end of the week.
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