
Evacuate
Safety First
Use 'evacuate' to emphasize the urgency of leaving a place to avoid danger or harm.
Authorities ordered to evacuate the area immediately due to the approaching hurricane.
Not Voluntary
'Evacuate' implies leaving is not a choice, but a necessity for safety.
Due to the gas leak, the police instructed residents to evacuate their homes.
Large-Scale Actions
Typically involves groups of people or entire communities, not single individuals.
Volunteers helped evacuate the city as the river levels continued to rise. Compare with
AbandonClearDisplaceEmptyEvictRemoveVacateWithdraw
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