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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

evacuate

/ɪˈvækʊeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does evacuate mean?

verb

To move people or things away from a place, especially to escape danger or difficulty. To remove something from a place, especially by force or pressure.

Example

"The authorities ordered the evacuation of the city due to the approaching hurricane."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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