COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY►as a matter of urgency
The issue should be discussed as a matter of urgency.
►sense of urgency
Despite the crisis, there appeared to be no sense of urgency.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES►a sense of urgency
(=a feeling that something is urgent)· The rescuers felt a real sense of urgency now.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES►as a matter of urgency
The level of crime in our town is unhealthy and must be eliminated as a matter of urgency.
Any essential communication should be sent in writing and all letters of acceptance should be sent in as a matter of urgency.
Close monitoring of disk usage, together with improved training in file management, must be introduced as a matter of urgency.
Fundamental constitutional reconstruction was called for as a matter of urgency.
Is there not now a good case for strengthening the frontier wire, as a matter of urgency?
Now the county council has backed a new drive to recruit more retained firefighters, as a matter of urgency.
Please could you look into it as a matter of urgency.
That procedure should be streamlined as a matter of urgency.
They have agreed to look into the pensioner's plight as a matter of urgency if Miss Early gets in touch.
1the need to deal with something immediately because it is very important: The issue should be discussed as a matter of urgency. Despite the crisis, there appeared to be no sense of urgency.2formal the feeling of wanting something immediately: Emilia heard the urgency in his voice.