evacuate
|e-vac-u-ate|
B2
/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
removal or emptying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evacuate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'evacuare,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'vacuare' meant 'to empty.'
Historical Evolution
'evacuare' transformed into the Old French word 'évacuer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'evacuate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to empty out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove people from a place of danger.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove people from a place of danger to a safer location.
The authorities decided to evacuate the town due to the approaching hurricane.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40