Definition of Evacuate
Evacuate
e·vac·u·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to have people removed from a dangerous place or position and move them to a safer place, or to leave a dangerous place for a safer one;
e.g. The government ordered people to evacuate the city as the hurricane approached.
(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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