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ON THE ALERT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does on the alert mean?
• ON THE ALERT (adjective)
The adjective ON THE ALERT has 1 sense:
1. watchful and prepared for action
Familiarity information: ON THE ALERT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Watchful and prepared for action
Synonyms:
on the alert; on the job
Context examples:
bird watchers on the alert for a rare species / cops were on the job and caught them red-handed
Similar:
alert (very attentive or observant)
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