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evacuating

/ɪˈvækjʊˌeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does evacuating mean?

verb

To remove people from a place, especially one that is in danger, and move them to a safer place.

Example

"The authorities were evacuating the area due to the approaching hurricane."

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