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Meaning of "on the alert" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE ALERT

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WHAT DOES ON THE ALERT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on the alert in the English dictionary

The definition of on the alert in the dictionary is on guard against danger, attack, etc. Other definition of on the alert is watchful; ready.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE ALERT

on the air
on the back burner
on the back foot
on the baker´s list
on the ball
on the beam
on the blink
on the block
on the books
on the bot
on the bounce
on the brain
on the breadline
on the bum
on the button
on the cadge
on the cards
on the carpet
on the chance
on the cheap

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE ALERT

advert
air alert
albert
alert
Amber alert
blert
concert
convert
desert
dessert
expert
gilbert
hyperalert
insert
lambert
over-alert
red alert
Robert
vert
wert

Synonyms and antonyms of on the alert in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on the alert» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE ALERT

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

Translator English - Chinese

提高警觉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en estado de alerta
570 millions of speakers

English

on the alert
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अलर्ट पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

في حالة تأهب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

начеку
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em alerta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সতর্ক ত্ত তত্পর অবস্থায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur l´alerte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada amaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf der Hut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

警戒して
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경고 에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing tandha
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên báo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எச்சரிக்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अॅलर्ट वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tetikte
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

all´erta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w pogotowiu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

напоготові
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în alertă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σε επιφυλακή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die uitkyk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på alerten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på vakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the alert

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE ALERT»

The term «on the alert» is very widely used and occupies the 5.364 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE ALERT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the alert

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2 QUOTES WITH «ON THE ALERT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the alert.
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Muriel Spark
One's prime is elusive. You little girls, when you grow up, must be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur. You must then live it to the full.
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Muriel Spark
Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE ALERT»

Discover the use of on the alert in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the alert and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
No Stress Tech Guide to Crystal Reports XI for Beginners
Follow the steps below if you need to edit or delete a report alert. 1. Open the report that has the alert that you need to edit or delete. 2. Report ⇒ Alerts ⇒ Create or Modify Alerts. 3. In the Create Alerts dialog box, click on the alert that you want ...
Indera Murphy, 2006
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System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed
In particular, carefully review the Alert Description field on the General tab and the Description field on the Alert Context tab. . Right-click the alert and pivot to the Event view (select Open -> Event View). Sort the events by the Level column and  ...
Kerrie Meyler, Cameron Fuller, John Joyner, 2008
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Advances in Web and Network Technologies and Information ...
... by the reviews, comments and existing time of the blog topic. According to the reasons above, a dynamic alert degree evaluation model (named ADEB) for blogosphere is proposed. The model not merely focuses on the alert blog topic text ...
Lei Chen, Chengfei Liu, Xiao Zhang, 2009
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Outlook 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
To flag the message without opening it, click the flag icon that appears on the alert. To delete the message without opening it, click the Delete icon (the X in the lower-left corner of the alert). Desktop Alerts only notify you of e-mail incoming to  ...
Jennifer Fulton, Karen S. Fredricks, 2011
5
British Civilians in the Front Line: Air Raids, Productivity ...
those under the age of sixteen and a few elderly workers were instructed to take shelter on the 'alert', but few did so. • all stopped work on the spotters' signal, but not all took cover. • 1 per cent went to the shelters on the 'alert', and the rest on ...
Helen Jones, 2006
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Waiting at the Window
attitude of the security guards had changed dramatically in just a few hours. Somebody was in a state of alertness, and that readiness paid off. Meditate on these verses that encourage alertness in your prayer life:”Take heed, keep on the alert; ...
Sharon, Sharon Kay Riddle, 2005
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Snort Cookbook
Then click on the Alert detection icon. Here you must specify the files that IDScenter monitors for changes (Figure 5-11). Click on Add alert log file to add the C:\Snort\log\alert.ids. You can also click on the open folder icon to add any other files ...
Angela Orebaugh, Simon Biles, Jacob Babbin, 2005
8
Sharing Our Success: Ten Case Studies in Aboriginal Schooling
The DIA continued to run several Indian Day Schools located on the Alert Bay Reserve and in the small traditional villages scattered among the nearby islands and inlets until the costs of providing education and other services to the remote ...
David Bell, Kirk David Anderson, 2004
9
1 Peter (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
Peter's second and third imperatives come in rapid succession, and both pertain to one's mental state, so they can be considered as one unit of thought: “Be clear- minded and on the alert” (1 Pet. 5:8). Twice Peter has already used the first of ...
Karen H. Jobes, 2005
10
Unsafe on the High Seas: Your Guide to a Safer Cruise
In this case, even ifyou're headed for the Caribbean, the waters get colder at night and packing thermal underwear can be a lifesaver. sales BeFore saFety Be on the alert for safety hazards around the ship. A passenger on the Carnival ...
Charles R. Lipcon, Joy Darlington, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE ALERT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the alert is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Traffic Robberies On The Rise In Lagos, As Police Says Cases Not …
On keeping safe in traffic, Nwosu said that internal vigilance is the price of liberty and advised motorists to always be on the alert and keep ... «The Guardian Nigeria, Jul 15»
2
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 released early
Scary characters can sneak up from under the bed, closets and nooks, so gamers have to be on the alert at all times. Will you be picking up ... «Press Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Lightning likely caused Viera home fire, officials say
Weather officials are warning residents to be on the alert and to be prepared as the summer rains and thunderstorms continue. The blaze ... «Florida Today, Jul 15»
4
Be on alert when drawing money at ATM
The South African Police Service wish to warn the community to be on the alert and careful when withdrawing cash at local ATMs at shopping ... «News24, Jul 15»
5
Sheriff issues scam alert
Those perpetrating this fraudulent enterprise seem to prey on the elderly, the sheriff said, adding, “pass on the alert to family and friends that ... «Cleveland Daily Banner, Jul 15»
6
Police still searching for Titusville shooting suspect
Titusville police remain on the alert as they continue to search north Brevard County for the man they say is wanted in connection with the ... «Florida Today, Jul 15»
7
Gold medal feat puts Kolinisau on alert
... players having had game time in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, the gold medal feat has put 7s playmaker Osea Kolinisau on the alert. «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
8
Dangerous heat expected for your Tuesday
You should also be on the alert for this weather pattern will continue through tomorrow as well. Expect heat advisories to be posted Tuesday. «WCTI12.com, Jul 15»
9
Ebola Virus Disease Not Yet Defeated in West Africa
“We have asked all county health officers to be on the alert,” said Francis Kateh, Liberia's chief medical officer. “We are not saying the other ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
10
Mystery of the great gold sell-off
... hawkish noises from Threadneedle Street with recent comments that markets should be on the alert for a rise “around the turn of the year”. «The Independent, Jul 15»

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