Crisis - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkraɪsɪs|  American pronunciation of the word crisis
Brit.  |ˈkraɪsɪs|  British pronunciation of the word crisis

noun

- an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
- a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

Extra examples

She was dealing with a family crisis at the time.

Most people blame the government for the country's worsening economic crisis.

In times of national crisis, we need strong leaders we can trust.

A year ago, both companies were in crisis.

The country now faces an economic crisis.

The Prime Minister was criticized for the way in which he handled the crisis.

I was relieved that we had averted yet another financial crisis.

Oil companies were heavily criticized when they made large profits during the oil crisis of the 1970s.

The car industry is now in crisis.

He doesn't seem to be very good at crisis management.

In times of crisis, you find out who your real friends are.

He seems to be going through a crisis.

She has reached a crisis point in her career.

Both parties experienced an identity crisis (=feeling of uncertainty about their purpose) at the end of the '90s.

After the crisis the patient either dies or gets better.

Word forms

noun
singular: crisis
plural: crises
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