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alert [əˈlɚt]

1 alert adjective
  • able to think clearly and to notice things —often + to
2 alert noun
  • something (such as a message or loud sound) that tells people there is some danger or problem : an alarm or signal of danger
  • the state of being ready for something you have been warned about (such as an attack)—used with on
3 alert verb
  • to give (someone) important information about a possible problem, danger, etc. : to warn (someone)
  • to make (someone) aware of something —often + to