emergency contact

collocation in English

meaningsofemergencyandcontact

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emergency
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/us
/ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/
something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid ...
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contact
noun
uk
/ˈkɒn.tækt/us
/ˈkɑːn.tækt/
communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to ...
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(Definition ofemergencyandcontactfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofemergency contact

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The guides provideemergencycontactdetails, a map and information on preparations, planned emergency service actions and bushfire survival options.
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The cards are designed to be easily identifiable to emergency services and offer some simple advice, the persons name andemergencycontactdetails.
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Upon launching the application, users will have the option of inputtingemergencycontact, personal, and medical information such as medical history, allergies, primary physician.
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Upon enrollment a pet's information is documented including the pets photo, description andemergencycontactinformation.
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Excepted are only out-of-hours emergency contacts (<10 % of all primary-care encounters) and consultations with ophthalmologists and otorhinolaryngologists.
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It occurred to me that if we had a uniform approach to searching inside a mobile phone for anemergencycontactthen that would make it easier for everyone.
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The provision of a card that allows sufferers to makeemergencycontactwith counselling services should the urge to self-harm arise may also help prevent the act of self-harm.
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Emergency contacts (up to 10) can be contacted by text, email, or phone message.
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Patients fill out information such as blood type, medical conditions, current medications, doctors name and number, allergies, insurance information, and emergency contacts.
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It is best known for its mobile safety application that allows users to connect to security, public authorities and a list of emergency contacts when the safety app is activated.
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