immediate

B1
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmiːdɪət/
/ɪˈmi.di.ət/
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

Example Sentences
  • Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link.
2 Definition

Very close; direct or adjacent.

Example Sentences
  • immediate family;  immediate vicinity
3 Definition

Manifestly true; requiring no argument.

4 Definition

(of an instruction operand) embedded as part of the instruction itself, rather than stored elsewhere (such as a register or memory location)

5 Definition

(procedure word) Used to denote that a transmission is urgent.

Example Sentences
  • Bravo Three, this Bravo Six. Immediate! We are coming under fire from the north from an unknown enemy, over!
6 Definition

(procedure word) An artillery fire mission modifier for to types of fire mission to denote an immediate need for fire: Immediate smoke, all guns involved must reload smoke and fire. Immediate suppression, all guns involved fire the rounds currently loaded and then switch to high explosive with impact fused (unless fuses are specified).

Example Sentences
  • Hotel Two-Niner, this is Bravo Six. Immediate suppression at grid November-Kilo four-five-three two-one-five. Danger Close. I authenticate Golf Echo, over.