First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
evacuate
verb evac·u·ate \i-ˈva-kyə-ˌwāt, -kyü-ˌāt\
: to remove (someone) from a dangerous place
: to leave (a dangerous place)
medical : to pass (solid waste) from your body
evac·u·at·edevac·u·at·ing
Full Definition of EVACUATE
transitive verb
1
: to remove the contents of : empty
2
: to discharge from the body as waste : void
3
: to remove something (as gas or water) from especially by pumping
4
a : to remove especially from a military zone or dangerous area b : to withdraw from military occupation of c : vacate <were ordered to evacuate the building>
intransitive verb
1
: to withdraw from a place in an organized way especially for protection
2
: to pass urine or feces from the body
— evac·u·a·tive \-ˌwā-tiv, -ˌā-\ adjective
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Origin of EVACUATE
Middle English, to draw off morbid humors, from Latin evacuatus, past participle of evacuare to empty, from e- + vacuus empty
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EVACUATIVE Defined for Kids
evacuate
verb evac·u·ate \i-ˈva-kyə-ˌwāt\
evac·u·at·edevac·u·at·ing
Definition of EVACUATE for Kids
1
: to leave or cause to leave a place of danger <Residents evacuated the burning building.>
2
: to make empty : empty out
3
: to discharge waste matter from the body
Medical Dictionary
evacuate
verb evac·u·ate \i-ˈvak-yə-ˌwāt\
evac·u·at·edevac·u·at·ing
Medical Definition of EVACUATE
transitive verb
1
: to remove the contents of <evacuate an abscess>
2
: to discharge (as urine or feces) from the body as waste : void
intransitive verb
: to pass urine or feces from the body
—evac·u·a·tive \-ˌwāt-iv\ adjective
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