safetydrill
nounUK /ˈseɪfti drɪl/
US /ˈseɪfti drɪl/
A safety drill is a practice that helps people learn what to do in an emergency.
The class had a safety drill to practice leaving the building quickly.
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2. A planned exercise to test how well people respond to a dangerous situation.
The school runs a safety drill every month.
3. A practice session for following safety rules at work or school.
New workers must complete a safety drill before starting.
4. A rehearsal of emergency steps, such as exiting a building or using equipment.
During the safety drill, everyone walked calmly to the meeting point.