Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
critical-situation
noun
ˈkrɪtɪkəl sɪtʃʊˈeɪʃən
Definition
A critical situation refers to a moment or scenario requiring urgent attention, often involving a significant risk or challenge that needs to be addressed immediately.
Examples
- During the storm, the community faced a critical situation that required immediate rescue efforts.
- The team found themselves in a critical situation when the main system crashed before the presentation.
Meaning
A situation that poses a serious threat or difficulty, demanding prompt and effective action to resolve it.
Synonyms
- emergency
- crisis
- urgent situation
- precarious situation
- critical moment
