emergency; crisis; critical moment
Refers to a sudden, urgent situation requiring immediate action. Often used in phrases like 急場をしのぐ (to tide over an emergency).
urgent move (in go); urgent point
Go term: a move that must be played immediately to prevent a major loss or to stabilize a group. Also used figuratively for a critical point in a situation.
See also: 大場
I keep emergency food on hand for a crisis.
He borrowed money from a friend to tide over the emergency.
In this board position, you must play an urgent move.
stopgap; quick fix; makeshift measure
Compound of 急 (urgent) and 場 (place/situation). The go sense is a specialized extension of the general meaning.