Pronunciation

/kriˈsiːs/

Definitions

Noun

A crisis is a time of intense difficulty or danger, often involving a sudden and unexpected event that requires immediate action or decision-making. It can be related to politics, economics, health, or personal situations.

Verb

To crisis (often used in the gerund form ‘crisizing’ or ‘to be/come in crisis’) means to experience a critical situation, to face a major challenge, or to undergo a significant turning point.

Adjective

A critical or urgent situation can also be described using the word ‘crisis-related’.

Adverb

The term ‘critically’ can be used to emphasize the severity of a situation.

Phrases

• “In the midst of a crisis”
• “Managing a global financial crisis”
• “Crisis mode”
• “Avoiding a crisis by planning ahead”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company faced a severe crisis when their main product line failed.”
• Verb: “The government was forced to implement emergency measures to crisis the ongoing pandemic.”
• Adjective: “The team’s morale was critically low due to the crisis they were facing.”
• Adverb: “She handled the crisis critically, making tough decisions to save the business.”

Synonyms

• Emergency
• Crisis point
• Urgency
• Emergency situation
• Severe dilemma
• Critical juncture
• Breakdown
• Impasse
• Tug-of-war