in case of
When there's a
In case of introduces a condition that might occur, typically followed by instructions or precautions: In case of fire, use the stairs.
The phrase prepares for a possibility rather than a certainty.
It's standard on emergency signs and in procedural language.
Compare the slightly different in case, which means as a precaution: Take an umbrella in case it rains.
Serious sudden danger
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- plan BAlternative when primary fails
- alternativeAnother available choice
safety net · eventuality · scenario · unexpected · provision · safeguard · reserve · mitigation
Stopping something before occurring
- protectionGuarding against harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
vigilance · wariness · circumspection · foresight · readiness · anticipation · preparedness · caution
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- plan BAlternative when primary fails
alternative · safety net · eventuality · scenario · unexpected · provision · safeguard · reserve · mitigation · preemptive
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- protectionGuarding against harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
prudence · vigilance · wariness · circumspection · foresight · readiness · anticipation · preparedness · caution · heedfulness
- compound prepositionsaccording to, because of, due to, instead of, out of
in case ofafter the fact
Following an event's occurrence
in the wake of · following · after · as a result of · in the event of
case, casing, cases, in case, encase, cased, encased, encasing, encasement