in the event of (something)

in the event of (something)

In case of (something); if (something) happens. In the event of a fire, please use the stairs. In the event of severe weather, please take shelter.See also: event, of

in the event of something

if something happens; on the chance that something happens. In the event of his late arrival, please call me. In the event of rain, the parade is canceled.See also: event, of

in the event of

Also, in the event that. See under in case, def. 2. See also: event, of

in the event of something

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in the event that something happens

if something happens: The money will be paid to your family in the event of your death. ♢ In the event of an emergency please call the following number...See also: event, of, something