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in an emergency vs at an emergency

Both "in an emergency" and "at an emergency" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In an emergency" is used to describe a situation or action that occurs during an emergency, while "at an emergency" is used to refer to a specific location or event related to an emergency.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1472 views

in an emergency

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "in an emergency" to describe a situation or action that takes place during an emergency, emphasizing the context of urgency or crisis.

Examples:

  • In an emergency, please call 911.
  • She knew what to do in an emergency situation.
  • You should have a plan in an emergency.
  • Only use it in an emergency.
  • Call the police in an emergency.
  • In order to resolve specific problems, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts which are both necessary and justifiable in an emergency.
  • and adopting necessary and justifiable measures to resolve specific problems in an emergency.
  • A radio beacon crewmen can send to the surface in an emergency.
  • What to do in an emergency 5.
  • See the advice in 4 What to do in an emergency.
  • My old man has a stash in Hong Kong for me to use in an emergency.
  • I'm only supposed to call this in an emergency.
  • We know who we can call on in an emergency.
  • Drink plenty of fluids and avoid contacting a health professional except in an emergency.
  • See 4 What to do in an emergency for more about hypos.
  • Toilet compartments shall be fitted with a means of summoning assistance in an emergency.
  • You only assist in an emergency.
  • It is not in absolutely mint condition, but it could certainly be used in an emergency.
  • See the advice in 4 What to do in an emergency.
  • The citizens of Europe have expressed their concern and made clear that they expect the Community to take specific action to guarantee efficient civil protection in an emergency.
  • Some stakeholders raised concerns whether the development of network codes and guidelines regarding operational procedures in an emergency would have any benefit and were questioning the harmonisation of these provisions.
  • Secondly, the European civil protection intervention corps must be able to turn out immediately in an emergency and arrive with its own equipment.
  • And just as crews have had to seal off sections... of a space station in an emergency, colonists will likely do the same.

Alternatives:

  • during an emergency
  • when an emergency occurs
  • if an emergency happens
  • amid an emergency

at an emergency

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

Use "at an emergency" to refer to a specific location or event related to an emergency, such as a hospital or a scene of an emergency.

Examples:

  • The paramedics arrived at the emergency.
  • She works at an emergency room.
  • He was seen at the emergency department.
  • He was brought on duty here at an emergency.
  • Estes is at an emergency threat level briefing all day.
  • I work at an emergency department in a different hospital.
  • At the present time, it takes an average of three hours after the first symptoms of a heart attack are recognized by the patient, before that patient arrives at an emergency room.
  • So, would a terrorist organization want to black out the ability of police and fire to communicate at an emergency?
  • They shall be equipped with at least an emergency telephone and two fire extinguishers.
  • Or at least an emergency exit strategy?
  • At least in an emergency leave.
  • There's an emergency at the restaurant.
  • This is Chancellor Palpatine, there is an emergency at the Senate building.
  • There's kind of an emergency at work.
  • There's an emergency at the framing shop.
  • Yes, we have an emergency at 2285 Edgewood.
  • Three hours ago, someone at our lab initiated an emergency lock-down.
  • There's an emergency at Well-Core.
  • Looks like an emergency at the Gibtown Museum.
  • She had an emergency at work.
  • No. I meant we had an emergency at work.
  • If there was an emergency at work.
  • I have to leave... an emergency at work.

Alternatives:

  • at a crisis
  • at a critical situation
  • at a state of emergency
  • at an urgent situation

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