emergency lighting

collocation in English

meaningsofemergencyandlighting

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withemergency.
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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lighting
noun[U]
uk
/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
us
/ˈlaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
the arrangement of lights used in a room, house, ...
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(Definition ofemergencyandlightingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theemergencylightingdid work properly.
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Is there no automaticemergencylightingsystem?
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It relates toemergencylightingin sports grounds.
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Let me raise the issue ofemergencylighting.
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Both these hospitals already have otheremergencylightingsystems.
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The case foremergencylightingis very strong.
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I can see no reason why reinspection should not extend toemergencylighting.
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The second measure was the provision ofemergencylightingat floor level.
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Other precautions include adequate provision foremergencylighting, ventilation, and exits.
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As for lighting at football grounds, no general provision is made foremergencylighting.
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This includes batteries for hearing aids,emergencylighting, industrial batteries, lead accumulators and cordless power tools.
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The party breached all planning regulations on fire exits,emergencylightingand fire resistance of materials.
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Emergencylightingwas turned on immediately after the incident occurred.
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The show therefore had to continue inemergencylighting.
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Similar requirements apply toemergencylightingin areas of refuge.
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Emergencylightingis often referred to as egress lighting.
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Exit signs are often used in conjunction withemergencylighting.
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There is no statutory obligation to provideemergencylightingin many places in which the public congregate.
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The same applies to button cells in hearing aids and watches, cordless power tools,emergencylightingand all industrial applications.
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As we have already heard, a substance ban might not cover cordless power tools,emergencylightingand industrial applications.
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The legislation that precedes this in a general sense, applying to a number of situations, specifically includes reference to "emergencylighting".
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If we leave late at night when just theemergencylightingis on, it takes on a new beauty in its darkness.
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If they had met the standards that are required in other institutions—for instance, a fire detection system andemergencylighting—that would have cost another £100,000.
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However, there are serious risks even in a relatively small ground if the main lighting fails and there is inadequateemergencylighting.
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Interior lighting passenger compartment carried fluorescent fixtures have modes full, partial andemergencylighting.
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