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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 


ON THE ALERT (adjective)


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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