muster point

Meaning

1. 1nouncountable

   A designated place where people must gather during an emergency or drill so they can be counted and given instructions.

   Grammar: Takes an article: go to the muster point, a muster point on deck.

   Patterns

   • go to the muster point
   • gather at the muster point
   • muster point for something

   When the fire alarm sounded, everyone walked to the muster point in the car park.

   Passengers must report to their muster point wearing life jackets.

   The sign by the stairs shows the nearest muster point.

Word forms

Common combinations

go to the muster point

Please go to the muster point as soon as you hear the siren.

designated muster point

Each floor has a designated muster point outside the building.

report to the muster point

All crew must report to the muster point within five minutes.

emergency muster point

The emergency muster point is behind the warehouse.

muster point sign

Look for the green muster point sign near the exit.

Synonyms and how they differ

assembly point

Assembly point is the more common term in offices and schools, while muster point is typical of ships, oil rigs and industry.

rally point

Rally point is used in military or group-outing settings and is not tied to safety drills.

meeting point

Meeting point is a general place to meet, with no suggestion of an emergency.

evacuation point

Evacuation point can mean a place people are moved to, rather than where they are counted.

Word family

muster verb

to gather people together, or to gather courage or strength

muster noun

a gathering of people, especially for inspection

roll call noun

the act of checking names to see who is present

Commonly confused: muster point or mustard?

Practice

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