rapid-response
adjective/ˌræpɪd rɪˈspɒns/
/ˌræpɪd rɪˈspɑːns/
[only before noun]- having the necessary training and equipment to be able to act quickly when there is an emergency such as an accident, an attack or a natural disaster
- a UN rapid-response unit
- a nurse in the rapid-response team
- rapid-response systems for early detection of the virus
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