emergency cord
Train stop trigger
An emergency cord is a handle or pull-cord in trains, buses, or other vehicles that passengers can use to alert the driver or stop the vehicle in an emergency: Someone pulled the emergency cord when the man collapsed.
Similar cords appear in bathrooms or hospital rooms to summon help.
Pulling one without genuine cause typically carries penalties.
Device to slow motion
- haltComplete sudden stop
- pullForce toward oneself
- activateCause to function
- disengageBreak free from attachment
shutdown · cut-off · immobilize · deactivate · suspend · interrupt · terminate · pause
Essential connection to safety
- escapeFlight from captivity
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- protectionGuarding against harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
safeguard · backup · contingency · failsafe · restraint · harness · tether · lanyard
brake
Device to slow motion
disengage · shutdown · cut-off · immobilize · deactivate · suspend · interrupt · terminate · pause · freeze
lifeline
Essential connection to safety
- escapeFlight from captivity
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- protectionGuarding against harm
precaution · safeguard · backup · contingency · failsafe · restraint · harness · tether · lanyard · rescue
alarm
Urgent warning signal
signal · beacon · horn · buzzer · intercom · announcement · distress · panic · notify · summon
train
Rail vehicle or instruct
tram · carriage · coach · compartment · passenger · conductor · driver · platform · station · commuter
- pull cords
- safeguardssafeguards, safety valve, protections, kill switch, defenses
emergency cordignition switch
Engine activation control
accelerator · throttle · green light · ignition · release mechanism
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