URGENT definition: compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; dire; pressing. See examples of urgent used in a sentence.

The meaning of URGENT is calling for immediate attention : pressing. How to use urgent in a sentence.

URGENT meaning: 1. very important and needing attention immediately: 2. (especially of a person's actions…. Learn more.

Definition of urgent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something is urgent, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. There is an urgent need for food and water. He had urgent business in New York.

1. requiring or compelling speedy action or attention: the matter is urgent; an urgent message.

ur•gent (ûr′ jənt), adj. compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing: an urgent matter. insistent or earnest in solicitation; importunate, as a person: an urgent …

The report called for urgent action to reduce lead in petrol. an urgent message 2 formal done or said in a way that shows that you want something to be dealt with immediately an urgent …

Each doctor brings a wealth of clinical expertise across a broad range of urgent medical needs — from minor injuries and infections to chronic condition management and diagnostic evaluations.