Urgent (Adjective)
Meaning
Compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- We've just received news that our injured sailor has died after fighting waves too strenuously demanding careful fast or most advisable health conduct prompt activity health center getting imperative promptly medic instantly acting within the region’s response procedures and staff requires an urgent visit to a nearby medical center immediately.
- He could not have timed the attack more promptly - perfectly for the men of the garrison, who showed urgent heroism to stave off defeat - and prevent as well capture.
- Because the damage to the ship was worsening by the minute, the captain and his team thought the repairs to be so urgent that they suggested putting the boat into dry dock to make those repairs.
- When an astronaut operating in space reported an urgent need to return to the shuttle immediately.
- Getting food to the homeless families was urgent after their previous shelter blew down due to a massive gust of wind and they needed help now.