Evacuation
(noun)
- The action of leaving a place, especially one that is in danger.
- The process of emptying a place, especially of people or vehicles.
- The removal of waste matter from a body, especially from the bowels.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from french évacuation, from évacuer "empty", from latin evacuare, from e- (variant of ex-) "out" + vacuus "empty".
Examples:
- The evacuation of the city was ordered due to the approaching storm.
- The evacuation of the building took place after a fire broke out.
- The evacuation process was orderly and efficient.
- The evacuation of the wounded soldiers was a priority for the medics.
- The evacuation of the refugees was complicated by harsh weather conditions.