in case of meaning

[American slang]
prep. In order to meet the possibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be. Take your umbrellas in case of rain. The wall was built along the river in case of floods.

• case:    Noun: case &n ...
• in case:    1. In the event th ...
• in case to:    In fit condition f ...

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1. in case of urgency, call the police.
2. what would happen in case of miscalculation?
3. you can count on me to help in case of difficulty.
4. in case of serious illness, the patient asks for more doctors.
5. in case of extremity he will stand by her.