in the event of

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   if sth happens

   ...so it can be instantly flooded in the event of a security breach.

   In the event of capture, you'll be given a nightlock pill.

In the movies · 1

• to be executed only in the event of her death by murder.The Grand Budapest Hotel2014
• ...so it can be instantly flooded in the event of a security breach.The Dark Knight Rises2012
• In the event of capture, you'll be given a nightlock pill.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 22015
• No. The school would most likely contact you in the event of my expulsion.Juno2007
• The contract is void in the event of marital infidelity.The Devil's Advocate1997
• ...to be played for you in the event of his death.Thir13en Ghosts2001
• The regulations are clear that in the event of a level two ShhJurassic World Dominion2022

From the same entry

• after the event
• in any event
• in the event
• in that event
• a happy event
• be wise after the event

More idioms

• in the public eye
• not for a minute
• play hard to get
• step out of line
• the ins and outs
• there is more to than meets the eye
• throw under the bus
• what makes tick
• in private
• a world of difference
• at the back of your mind
• be asking for trouble