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in case of something

if a problem occurs; if something happens; in the event that something happens. What do we do in case of fire? In case of an accident, call the police.

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in case of something

if something unusual or unexpected should happen In case of fire, go immediately to the nearest emergency exit.

Related vocabulary: in the event of something

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in case of

If there should happen to be: a number to call in case of emergency.

See also: case, of