Intermediate Emergencies & Problems

Evacuate

/ɪˈvækjʊeɪt/ verb

Meaning

To leave a dangerous place and move to safety, often as a group.

हिंदी मेंकिसी खतरनाक स्थान को छोड़कर सुरक्षित स्थान पर जाना, अक्सर एक समूह के रूप में।

Example Sentences

“Residents were told to evacuate the area.”

निवासियों को इस क्षेत्र को खाली करने के लिए कहा गया।

“The building was evacuated after the alarm sounded.”

अलार्म बजने के बाद इमारत खाली कर दी गई।

⚠ Common Mistake

Can be used with a person as the subject ("we evacuated") or the place as the object ("evacuate the building") — both forms are correct.

Good to Know

Synonyms
leave, flee

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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