immediate action

A poisonous alkaloid extracted from corroval, and characterized by its immediate action in paralyzing the heart.

often with surprise, horror, or joy v proclaim or announce in public v demand immediate action v utter a characteristic sound v bring into a particular state by crying

n a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action n a state in which martial law applies n a brake operated by hand

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action n

n a pressing or urgent situation n a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action