De evacuatieroute
Example: Volg de evacuatie route bij brand in het gebouw.
Definition
"De evacuatieroute" refers to the designated path or route within a building or area that people should follow to safely exit during an emergency, such as a fire, ensuring quick and orderly evacuation to prevent harm.
Etymology
The term "de evacuatieroute" comes from the Dutch words "evacuatie" meaning evacuation, derived from the Latin 'evacuare,' which means 'to empty out,' and "route," borrowed from French, meaning a way or path. Did you know? The concept of evacuation routes became widespread in public safety after major urban fires emphasized the need for clear escape paths.
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"De evacuatieroute" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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