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evacuate

verb
UK/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
US/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/

Definition

To remove people from a dangerous place to a safe one.

Examples

Authorities urgently evacuated nearby residents due to a chemical leak at the factory.

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