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evac·u·ate Listen to audio/ɪˈvækjəˌweɪt/ verb
evac·u·ates; evac·u·at·ed; evac·u·at·ing
1 [+ obj] : to remove (someone) from a dangerous place
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.
2 : to leave (a dangerous place) [+ obj] Residents were ordered to evacuate the building. [no obj] Residents have been ordered to evacuate.
3 [+ obj] medical : to pass (solid waste) from your body
evacuate your bowels
— evac·u·a·tion Listen to audio /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃən/ noun, plural evac·u·a·tions
[noncount] Many nations are assisting in the evacuation of the refugees. [count] repeated evacuations of the embassy

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