Used to introduce what will happen if a particular situation occurs, especially something unexpected.
“In the event of a fire alarm, all residents must use the stairs, not the elevator.”
“In the event of rain, the outdoor ceremony will be moved to the community hall.”
This phrase commonly appears in diagrams covering contingency plans, such as what happens in the event of bad weather or a cancellation. Part 2 questions may ask you to identify the correct backup procedure, so link this phrase directly to the action or rule that follows it.
Synonyms: if there is, should there be, in case of