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- Dictionaryalert/əˈləːt/
adjective
- 1. quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant: "an alert police officer discovered a lorry full of explosive" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. the state of being watchful for possible danger: "security forces are on the alert for an upsurge in violence" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. warn (someone) of a danger or problem: "he alerted people to the dangers of smoking"
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ALERT definition: 1. quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation: 2. a warning to people to be…. Learn more.
1. : a state of careful watching and readiness especially for danger or opportunity. on 24-hour alert. 2. a. : an alarm or other signal of danger. traffic alerts. They sounded the alert. b. : an urgent notice.
When you issue an alert you give warning, alerting people to, or notifying them of, a concern. Alert is one of the rare words that can be used in the same form as a noun, verb, and adjective. In all parts of speech, alert implies preparedness.
alert describes a ready and prompt attentiveness together with a quick intelligence: The tourist was alert and eager to see the sights. vigilant suggests some immediate necessity for keen, active observation, and for continuing alertness: Knowing the danger, the scout was unceasingly vigilant. watchful suggests carefulness and preparedness ...
1. A signal that warns of attack or danger: Sirens sounded the alert for an air raid. 2. A condition or period of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action: Nuclear-armed bombers were put on alert during the crisis. tr.v. a·lert·ed, a·lert·ing, a·lerts.
An alert is a warning or alarm, especially an alarm about dangerous weather or a military attack, as in The National Weather Service has alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, Nor’easters, and other severe weather occurrences.
Definition of alert verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
alert. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English a‧lert1 /əˈlɜːt $ -ɜːrt/ adjective 1 giving all your attention to what is happening, being said etc The animal raised its head, suddenly alert.
Definition of alert noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. uk / əˈlɜːt / us. [ C ] a warning about a possibly dangerous situation: a bomb alert. be on full/red alert. to be expecting problems and ready to deal with them: Police in the region were on full alert against further attacks. (Definition of alert from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of alert.
