/ ˈɜːdʒənt; NAmE ˈɜːrdʒ-/ adjective
1.
that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately
SYN pressing :
an urgent appeal for information
a problem that requires urgent attention
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?'
Mark the message 'urgent', please.
The law is in urgent need of reform.
( formal )
2.
showing that you think that sth needs to be dealt with immediately :
an urgent whisper
► ur·gen·cy / -dʒənsi; NAmE / noun [ U , sing. ]:
This is a matter of some urgency.
The attack added a new urgency to the peace talks.
► ur·gent·ly adverb :
New equipment is urgently needed.
I need to speak to her urgently.
'We must find him,' she said urgently.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent.: from Old French , from Latin urgent- pressing, driving, from the verb urgere press, drive.