in the event of something

in the event of (something)

In case of (something); if (something) happens. In the event of a fire, please use the stairs. In the event of severe weather, please take shelter.
See also: event, of
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in the event of something

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in the event that something happens

if something happens: The money will be paid to your family in the event of your death. In the event of an emergency please call the following number...
See also: event, of, something
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See also:
  • in the event of
  • in the event of (something)
  • in any event
  • straw in the wind
  • a straw in the wind
  • gala affair
  • happy event
  • a/the happy event
  • the happy event
  • able to make (something)