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Every week I have a disaster in my kitchen. The fire alarm goes off repeatedly. But it doesn't stop me being adventurous.
Paul O'Grady

Meaning of "fire alarm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRE ALARM

fire alarm play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRE ALARM

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fire alarm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIRE ALARM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fire alarm

Fire alarm system

A fire alarm system is a set of electric/electronic devices/equipment working together to detect and alert people through visual and audio appliances when smoke/fire is present. These alarms may be activated from smoke detectors, heat detectors, water flow sensors, which are automatic or from a manual fire alarm pull station.

Definition of fire alarm in the English dictionary

The definition of fire alarm in the dictionary is a device to give warning of fire, esp a bell, siren, or hooter. Other definition of fire alarm is a shout to warn that a fire has broken out.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRE ALARM

fire
fire ant
fire appliance
fire away
fire blanket
fire blight
fire boss
fire brigade
fire chief
fire clay
fire commissioner
fire company
fire control
fire crew
fire curtain
fire damage
fire department
fire door
fire drill
fire engine

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRE ALARM

alarm
burglar alarm
call alarm
car alarm
false alarm
intruder alarm
panic alarm
radio alarm
rape alarm
shark alarm
smoke alarm

Synonyms and antonyms of fire alarm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fire alarm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRE ALARM

Find out the translation of fire alarm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fire alarm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fire alarm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火警
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alarma contra incendios
570 millions of speakers

English

fire alarm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फायर अलार्म
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِنْذارٌ بِحَرِيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пожарная тревога
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alarme de incêndio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অগ্নি বিপদাশঙ্কা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alarme incendie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggera kebakaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feuermelder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

火災報知器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화재 경보
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Weker kebakaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thiết bị báo cháy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீ எச்சரிக்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आग लागली असता तिची सुचना देणारी यंत्रणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yangın alarmı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

allarme antincendio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alarm pożarowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пожежна тривога
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alarmă de incendiu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συναγερμός πυρκαγιάς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brandalarm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brandalarm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brannalarm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fire alarm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRE ALARM»

The term «fire alarm» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.913 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRE ALARM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fire alarm

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2 QUOTES WITH «FIRE ALARM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fire alarm.
1
Paul O'Grady
Every week I have a disaster in my kitchen. The fire alarm goes off repeatedly. But it doesn't stop me being adventurous.
2
David Foster Wallace
For these cultures, getting rid of the pain without addressing the deeper cause would be like shutting off a fire alarm while the fire's still going.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRE ALARM»

Discover the use of fire alarm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fire alarm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fire Alarm: Reading Walter Benjamin's On the Concept of History
This illuminating study of Benjamin's final essay helps unlock the mystery of this great philosopher.
Michael Löwy, 2005
2
NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm Installation
Fully updated to reflect the provisions of the 2007 National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) and the 2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70, this brand-new edition provides all the information you need to design, install, or maintain fire alarm ...
Merton W. Bunker, Jr., Richard J. Roux, 2006
3
The Case of the Fire Alarm
Buddy is starting his work as a therapy dog at Four Lakes Elementary School, where Connor attends and Mom is the principal.
Dori Hillestad Butler, 2011
4
Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems: ...
LOW VOLTAGE WIRING SECURITY/FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS has the answers--with the CD, this book is not just a training kit featuring all the skills necessary to design, install, and maintain security and fire alarm systems in any building--it is a ...
Terry Kennedy, John Traister, 2001
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Fire Alarm!
On a field trip to a firehouse Carlos decides to hide from his classmates in the back of a fire engine, but when the fire alarm sounds and the firefighters take the truck out to answer the emergency, Carlos finds himself in an awkward ...
Nancy E. Krulik, 2009
6
NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm and Signaling System ...
The Third Edition Of This Classic Reference Has Been Completely Revised To Keep Pace With Changes In NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm And Signaling Code; NFPA 70, National Electrical Code; NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, And Other Standards.
Merton W. Bunker, Jr., Richard J. Roux, 2009
7
Design of Special Hazard and Fire Alarm Systems
The most current guide to fire protection systems is here!
Robert M. Gagnon, 2008
8
Electrical and Fire Alarm Exam Questions
Use with your Electrical and Fire alarm code books,reference the National Electrical Code (NEC and NFPA)and www.necquestions.com . Take to class as your workbook copying notes and answer exam type questions given in the book
‎2009
9
Fire Alarm Guide for Property Managers
Illustrated guide with everything a property manager, building engineers, and service technicians need to know about fire alarms and sprinkler systems.
E. Morawski, 2007
10
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills
Municipal Fire Alarm Systems Some communities have installed fire alarm boxes or emergency telephones on street corners or in public places. A fire alarm box transmits a coded signal to the communications center. Although this signal ...
David Schottke, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRE ALARM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fire alarm is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fire alarm halts court hearing for NOPD officer's son
The halls of the Orleans Parish criminal courthouse, shown in this file photo, temporarily emptied for a fire alarm Friday (July 10). The timing ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
2
High Court sounds fire alarm in Khan Market
Khan Market, one of the most expensive high-end retail streets in the world, is a virtual “firetrap” and all restaurants and shops on the upper ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Alarm system fails in fire at Carlisle hospital
“At the time of the fire, upgrade work was being carried out on the fire alarm system which led to a failure on some of our manual call points. «News & Star, Jul 15»
4
Fire Calls for July 9
11:29 a.m.: automatic fire alarm, Naval Base, Building 211; Naval Inventory ... 2:38 p.m.: automatic fire alarm, Carlisle Pike, Silver Spring ... «The Sentinel, Jul 15»
5
Trains roll again at DIA after fire alarm stops service between …
DENVER — A fire alarm in an office adjacent to the TSA screening area at Denver International Airport stopped train service between the ... «FOX31 Denver, Jul 15»
6
Hainan Airline passengers escape after cargo hold fire alarm went …
A fire alarm went off in the cargo hold when the flight reached 16,732 feet (5,100 metres), reported People's Daily Online. Evacuation: Fearful ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Residents displaced after three-alarm townhouse fire
According to reports, a passerby noticed the fire and started banging on suite doors and then pulled the building's fire alarm. “He apparently ... «Burnaby NewsLeader, Jul 15»
8
Darien Fire Calls for the Past Week
Calls include a fire alarm set-off by a lightning strike in the area, kayakers stuck in ... June 30 on Stonewall Lane for a malfunctioning fire alarm. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
9
Firefighting Tactics: A Common Response to an Uncommon Fire
On exiting the structure through the hotel entrance, guests reported to firefighters that they had witnessed juveniles pull a fire alarm actuator. «FireEngineering.com, Jul 15»
10
Fire Alarm Technician
Needed immediately, experienced fire alarm technician. Great opportunity for advancement as we are a small but rapidly growing alarm company. We install ... «Security Sales, Jul 15»

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