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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. : the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever. b. : a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function. c. : an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life. a midlife crisis. 2. : the decisive moment (as in a literary plot)
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.
experiencing a time of great difficulty, danger, or suffering: The country's leadership is in crisis. See more. [ C ] mainly US (also crisis point) a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either better or worse: He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down. a crisis of confidence.
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 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.
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.
