Learn · Sentences Explaining an Emergency Situation
The hospital was on high alert, preparing for an influx of patients following the major accident.
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The hospital was on high alert, preparing for an influx of patients following the major accident.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
The hospital is on high alert, preparing for a surge of patients after the major accident.
Medical Drama
Tension filled the air as the hospital braced itself for the incoming wave of casualties.
Internal Hospital Communication
All staff are to report to their designated posts; we're expecting a significant increase in patients.
Describing a Scene
The scene was chaotic; the hospital, already overwhelmed, was preparing for an even greater influx of patients.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The hospital was in a state of heightened readiness, anticipating a large increase in patient admissions following the serious accident.
Casual
The hospital was all hands on deck, getting ready for a ton of patients after that big accident.
Simpler English
The hospital was ready for many more patients after the accident.
Phrases to learn
on high alert
In a state of increased readiness and vigilance.
influx of patients
A sudden arrival of a large number of patients.