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- Dictionarycri·sis/ˈkrīsəs/
noun
- 1. a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger: "the current economic crisis" Similar
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a. : an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending. especially : one with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome. a financial crisis. the nation's energy crisis. b. : a situation that has reached a critical phase. the environmental crisis. the unemployment crisis. Did you know?
CRISIS definition: 1. a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering: 2. an extremely difficult or dangerous…. Learn more.
noun. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something, esp in a sequence of events or a disease. an unstable period, esp one of extreme trouble or danger in politics, economics, etc. pathol a sudden change, for better or worse, in the course of a disease.
CRISIS meaning: 1. a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering: 2. an extremely difficult or dangerous…. Learn more.
A crisis is a situation in which something or someone is affected by one or more very serious problems. Natural disasters have obviously contributed to the continent's economic crisis. He had made arrangements for additional funding before the company was in crisis.
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made. an economic/a financial crisis. The government is attempting to solve the debt crisis through spending cuts. The government is facing a political crisis. a humanitarian crisis created by war and drought. a housing/an energy crisis.
a situation or time that is extremely dangerous or difficult: an economic / financial crisis. The country's leadership is in crisis. See also. mid-life crisis. Fewer examples. He's having a crisis at work. There is a deepening crisis in the region. If one of the family has a crisis we rally round them.
A crisis is a difficult or dangerous time in which a solution is needed — and quickly. For example, the crisis caused by a natural disaster might inspire you and your friends to make a donation.
1. a turning point, as in a sequence of events, for better or for worse. 2. a condition of instability, as in international relations, that leads to a decisive change. 3. a personal tragedy, emotional upheaval, or the like. 4. a. the point in the course of a serious disease at which a decisive change occurs, leading to recovery or to death.
crisis meaning, definition, what is crisis: a situation in which there are a lot of ...: Learn more.
