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fire drill Definition

fire drill

noun

☆ a drill in which buildings are vacated, fire stations manned, etc. in a quick, orderly way to teach proper procedures in case of fire

fire drill Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: A different memory was when we had a fire drill and Mrs Greenway hid me from Mrs Bunt during lining up.
  • attend: It may also be possible to arrange for a local fire brigade crew to attend a fire drill to witness it.
  • organize: Fire drills organized by the TUHT Fire Safety Advisor.

Adjective modifier

  • regular: Everyone should take part in regular fire drills and be aware of the need to assist people with any form of disability.
  • full-scale: There will be a full-scale fire drill once every term.

Modifies a noun

practice: Fire drill practice will take place at least once in every term.

Noun used with modifier

test: As soon as is practicable after the beginning of the term, a test fire drill should be held.