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What is the meaning of “drill”?

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Rebecca

A "drill" in this context means a simulation to prepare for a real-life situation. The medical staff are preparing for the coronavirus and how to protect themselves while they treat these patients. Ex: ALICE training in the United States is a drill that teaches workers to fight back from active shooters. Police officers simulate what can happen if an active shooter were to come in to the workplace and how to fight back from an active shooter. Ex: A fire drill helps students in schools learn what to do in case there ever was a fire in the building. Ex: A tornado drill teaches students what to do in case of a tornado.

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