Alert

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Alert

Alert (pronunciation: /əˈlɜːrt/) is a state of active attention by high sensory awareness such as being watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency, or being quick to perceive and act. It can also refer to an automatic signal, message, or sound that warns people of danger.

Etymology

The term "alert" originates from the Italian phrase "all' erta" which means "on the watch". It was adopted into English in the 17th century.

Related Terms

  • Vigilance: The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
  • Awareness: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
  • Attention: Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.
  • Emergency: A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
  • Signal: A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties involved.

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