urgent action• After 10 years nothing had happened, so in 1968 the Institute of TrademarksAgents called for urgent action.• At a special meeting with the minister, an all-party delegation from the capital's boroughs will press for urgent action.• Also allegingrape and torture, Amnestyurged the government to take urgent action against the security forces.• But the law-abiding people of Dundalk agreeurgent action needs to be taken.• Change tack immediately and take urgent action to get some talented protégés into your fastlane.• The report was criticised for not calling for urgent action to reduce lead in petrol.• Earlier this year Aberconwy Community Health Council called for urgent action to tackle the situation.• Occasionally, severeshocks will rock the system and urgent action will be needed.
Originurgent
(1400-1500)Old FrenchLatin, present participle of urgere; → URGE1