Alert

  • 31alert — [əˈlɜːt] adj I 1) able to think clearly She s remained physically fit and mentally alert.[/ex] 2) paying attention to what is happening and ready to react to it Parents must be alert to the symptoms of the disease.[/ex] II verb [T] alert [əˈlɜːt] …

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  • 32alert — /əˈlɜt / (say uh lert) adjective 1. vigilantly attentive: an alert mind. 2. quick to react. –noun 3. an attitude of vigilance, wariness or caution: on the alert. 4. an alarm or warning, especially an air raid warning. 5. the period during which… …

  • 33alert — 1. adjective 1) police have asked neighbors to stay alert Syn: vigilant, watchful, attentive, observant, wide awake, circumspect; on the lookout, on one s guard, on one s toes, on the qui vive; informal heads up, keeping one s eyes open/peeled,… …

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  • 34alert — 1. adjective 1) an alert sentry Syn: vigilant, watchful, attentive, observant, wide awake, on the lookout, on one s guard/toes; informal keeping one s eyes open/peeled 2) mentally alert Syn: quick witted, sharp …

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  • 35alert — I. adjective Etymology: Italian all erta, on the watch, literally, on the height Date: 1618 1. a. watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency b. quick to perceive and act 2. active, brisk Synonyms: see watchful, intelligent • alertly …

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  • 36alert — 1. Readiness for action, defense or protection. 2. A warning signal of a real or threatened danger, such as an air attack. 3. The period of time during which troops stand by in response to an alarm. 4. To forewarn; to prepare for action. See also …

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  • 38alert — alẹrt 〈Adj.〉 munter, flink, aufgeweckt, lebhaft, agil ● ein alerter Vorschlag [<frz. alerte <ital. all erta „auf der Hut“] * * * alẹrt <Adj.> [frz. alerte, zusgez. aus: à l erte < ital. all erta = auf die (An)höhe!]: a) flink,… …

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  • 39alert — Synonyms and related words: Klaxon, Mayday, SOS, active, admonish, advertent, advise, agile, agog, air raid alarm, alarm, alarm bell, alarm clock, alarm signal, alarum, alert for, alive, all clear, all ears, all eyes, animated, apt, arouse,… …

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  • 40alert — m IV, D. u, Ms. alertrcie; lm M. y 1. «stan międzynarodowego pogotowia obserwacyjnego w okresach wzmożonej aktywności Słońca, silnych zaburzeń magnetycznych itp.» 2. «stan gotowości do akcji zespołowej, zwykle w organizacjach młodzieżowych» Alert …

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