alert

[US]/əˈlɜːt/
[UK]/əˈlɜːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. make someone aware of a potential danger or problem
adj. vigilant, attentive
n. a signal warning of potential danger

Phrases & Collocations

emergency alert

alert system

alert level

on the alert

red alert

Example Sentences

He is an alert boy.

He is a man alert in problem.

A sparrow is very alert in its movements.

alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came.

the alert stance of a batter in baseball.

You must keep alert in class.

The policeman alerted me to the danger.

He has an alert mind.

A monkey is very alert in its movements.

bird watchers on the alert for a rare species.

Drivers must be on the alert for traffic signals.

alert to danger; an alert bank guard.See Synonyms at aware

schools need to be constantly alert to this problem.

a vibrating alert is a discreet alternative to ringtones.

he alerted people to the dangers of smoking.

security forces are on the alert for an upsurge in violence.

the force went on red alert .

he had remained alert the whole time.

he put Camp Visoko on yellow alert .

The radio alert ed the citizens to prepare for the hurricane.

Real-world Examples

This is a verified alert! Take cover!

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

It's pretty interesting. This guy's working from a hypothesis where... Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 4

Kerry said every U.S. embassy and foreign mission will be alerted to this decision.

Source: VOA Standard February 2014 Collection

He alerted certain Order members at once.'

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Just turn off the alerts, it's simple to do.

Source: Graphic Information Show

The Russian leader was on full handshake alert.

Source: The secrets of body language.

Police in Germany have issued similar alerts.

Source: VOA Special November 2022 Collection

Do not just react to endless email alerts.

Source: VOA Special March 2016 Collection

The city raised a red alert on Monday.

Source: Selected English short passages

Authorities have raised the crisis alert to the highest.

Source: CRI Online August 2022 Collection

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