urgentproblem
nounUK /ˈɜː.dʒənt ˈprɒb.ləm/
US /ˈɝː.dʒənt ˈprɑː.bləm/
A problem that must be fixed right away.
The broken water pipe was an urgent problem, so we called a plumber immediately.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A task that needs quick attention before anything else.
Finishing the report by noon was an urgent problem for the whole team.
3. A serious difficulty that could get worse if ignored.
The leaking roof became an urgent problem after the storm.
4. Something that demands immediate action or help.
Finding shelter before nightfall was an urgent problem for the hikers.