evacuate (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/

Definition

To move people or things away from a dangerous place to a safer one.

Examples

• The authorities ordered the residents to evacuate the coastal areas due to the approaching hurricane.

• They had to evacuate the building after a fire alarm sounded.

• The army helped to evacuate the civilians from the war-torn region.

How to Use evacuate

evacuate from (prepositional phrase)

To move away from a specific place. — "They had to evacuate from their homes due to the wildfire."

evacuate to (prepositional phrase)

To move to a specific safer place. — "The refugees were evacuated to a temporary shelter."

Synonyms of evacuate

Words with a similar meaning to evacuate:

• move out
• withdraw
• displace
• deport

Antonyms of evacuate

Words with the opposite meaning to evacuate:

• occupy
• populate

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