C1verb 2K

Evacuate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈvækjueɪt/","/ɪˈvækjueɪts/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪd/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈvækjueɪt/","/ɪˈvækjueɪts/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪd/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Evacuate

to move people from a place of danger to a safer place

In simple words: To leave a place to stay safe.

Evacuate in a sentence

• Police evacuated nearby buildings.
• Children were evacuated from London to escape the bombing.
• Families were evacuated to safer parts of the city.
• Every police unit has been ordered to evacuate all civilians.
• Helicopters were used to evacuate people from their homes.
• The man has now been safely evacuated to the mainland.
• to provide aircraft to help evacuate refugees
• Employees were urged to evacuate their offices immediately.
• Locals were told to evacuate.

How to use Evacuate

Used in emergency situations, like natural disasters. Avoid using in casual contexts. Suitable for formal announcements.

Grammar pattern

evacuate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'vacuum' – when you evacuate, you're sucking people out for safety.

Related words

Collocations with Evacuate

• immediately
• safely
• successfully
• help (to)
• need to
• order somebody to
• from
• to
• immediately
• safely
• successfully
• help (to)
• need to
• order somebody to
• from
• to

Synonyms for Evacuate

• evict
• remove
• clear out
• displace
• exit

Opposites of Evacuate

• inhabit
• stay
• occupy

Common mistakes with Evacuate

• Used incorrectly as 'evacuate from' instead of just 'evacuate'
• Confused with 'vacate' which means to leave a place but not necessarily for safety
• Misunderstood as 'eject' which has a different implication

Frequently asked questions about Evacuate

What does Evacuate mean?

To leave a place to stay safe.

What is the definition of Evacuate?

to move people from a place of danger to a safer place

How do you use Evacuate in a sentence?

Police evacuated nearby buildings.

Can you give another example of Evacuate?

Children were evacuated from London to escape the bombing.

What are synonyms for Evacuate?

Common alternatives include evict, remove, clear out, displace, exit.

What is the opposite of Evacuate?

Opposite meanings include inhabit, stay, occupy.

What words go with Evacuate?

It commonly pairs with immediately, safely, successfully, help (to), need to, order somebody to, from, to, immediately, safely, successfully, help (to), need to, order somebody to, from, to.

What are common mistakes when using Evacuate?

Used incorrectly as 'evacuate from' instead of just 'evacuate' Confused with 'vacate' which means to leave a place but not necessarily for safety Misunderstood as 'eject' which has a different implication

How do you pronounce Evacuate?

US: /["/ɪˈvækjueɪt/","/ɪˈvækjueɪts/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪd/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈvækjueɪt/","/ɪˈvækjueɪts/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪd/","/ɪˈvækjueɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Evacuate?

Used in emergency situations, like natural disasters. Avoid using in casual contexts. Suitable for formal announcements.

What CEFR level is Evacuate?

"Evacuate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.