alert
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALERT
[more alert; most alert]
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able to think clearly and to notice things
— often + to
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An alert guard stopped the robbers.
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The nurse kept/stayed alert for any change [=watched for any change] in the patient's condition.
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He was tired and had trouble staying alert while he was driving.
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She wasn't mentally alert enough to answer the questions.
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an alert mind
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An alert watchdog guarded the door.
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The nurse should be alert to any change in the patient's condition.
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He is alert to [=aware of] his duties as a father.
— alertly
adverb-
A watchdog alertly guarded the door.
— alertness
noun [noncount]
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alert
/əˈlɚt/
noun
plural
alerts
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alert
/əˈlɚt/
noun
plural
alerts
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALERT
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[count]
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something (such as a message or loud sound) that tells people there is some danger or problem
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an alarm or signal of danger
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They sounded an alert when enemy planes were approaching the city.
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Medical officials have put out an alert to hospitals to look out for the virus.
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The government has issued a terrorism/security alert.
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[noncount]
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the state of being ready for something you have been warned about (such as an attack)
— used with on
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see also red alert
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We need to be on alert for any sudden changes.
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The attack could come at any time, so the soldiers need to be on full alert.
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The recently flooded community is again on high alert as more rain is expected.
on the alert
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looking for or expecting something (such as danger or an opportunity)
— often + for
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The soldiers need to be on the alert at all times.
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When you're driving in winter you should always be on the alert for icy conditions.
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I'm always on the alert for a good bargain.
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alert
/əˈlɚt/
verb
alerts;
alerted;
alerting
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alert
/əˈlɚt/
verb
alerts;
alerted;
alerting
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALERT
[+ object]
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to give (someone) important information about a possible problem, danger, etc.
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to warn (someone)
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Several neighbors alerted the authorities/police when they noticed strangers acting suspiciously.
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The governor alerted island residents that a hurricane was coming.
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to make (someone) aware of something
— often + to
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The teacher alerted the students that tests would be given the next day.
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A friend recently alerted me to the existence of a new museum in my city.
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We need to alert the public to the dangers of these chemicals. [=we need to tell the public about the dangers of these chemicals]
