Everyday problems: emergencies, faults and lost property

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ask a passer-by for help

просить помощи у прохожего

to request assistance from a person walking nearby

We asked a passer-by for help, and she showed us where the bus stop was.

I had to ask a passer-by for help when I could not find the station.

call the emergency services

вызывать экстренные службы

to telephone the police, fire service or ambulance service for urgent help

A neighbour called the emergency services after seeing smoke coming from a building.

Our teacher explained how to call the emergency services and describe where we are.

deal with an emergency

действовать в экстренной ситуации

syn:

handle an emergency

to take action in a dangerous or urgent situation

Our school held a practice session to teach us how to deal with an emergency.

The staff dealt with an emergency by helping everyone leave the building calmly.

fill in a lost property form

заполнять заявление о пропаже вещи

to provide written details about an item you cannot find

I had to fill in a lost property form with a description of my bag and the train I had taken.

My friend filled in a lost property form after leaving her coat at the sports centre.

get locked out

оказаться снаружи без ключа

to become unable to enter a place because the door is locked and you cannot open it

My brother got locked out after leaving his keys on the kitchen table.

I always check for my keys so I do not get locked out.

hand in

have repairs done

lose a valuable possession

power cut

report a fault

report to the police

take safety precautions