Urgent - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɜːrdʒənt|  American pronunciation of the word urgent
Brit.  |ˈɜːdʒ(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word urgent

adjective

- compelling immediate action (syn: pressing)
the urgent words 'Hurry! Hurry!'
bridges in urgent need of repair

Extra examples

We've come to deliver an urgent message.

He addressed us in an urgent manner.

An urgent voice came over the intercom, telling us to leave the building immediately.

It is urgent that they all be present.

His family have been very urgent for him to make an expedition to Margate.

He is very urgent to see her.

He was in urgent need of medical attention.

The report called for urgent action to reduce lead in petrol.

He was sent out on an urgent errand.

...the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement...

Don't bother about the letters, they're not urgent.

I'm sorry to burst in on you like this, but I have an urgent message.

Let's pass on to the urgent business.

In cases of urgent necessity, patients will be visited at their own houses.

He's calling for urgent consultations between the government and the oil industry to resolve the problem.

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