Shockable (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of being shocked.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's heart was still shockable, so the doctor decided to use the defibrillator to try and restore a normal rhythm.
- The electrician warned that the faulty wiring made the entire house shockable and posed a serious risk to anyone inside.
- The paramedics quickly assessed the situation and determined that the victim was shockable, so they administered a shock to try and revive her.
- The doctor explained that the patient's condition made her shockable, and that they would need to take precautions to prevent any accidental shocks.
- The firefighter carefully approached the downed power line, knowing that anyone who touched it would be shockable and potentially killed.