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alert

UK
/əˈlɜːt/
US
/əˈlɜrt/

Translations

alertnoun
alerts
pl
UK
/əˈlɜːt/
US
/əˈlɝt/
The city issued an alert about the incoming storm.
La ville a lancé une alerte à propos de la tempête qui arrivait.
Synonyms
warning
notification
signal
advisory
caution
alertverb
alerted
Past Simple
alerted
Past Participle
alerting
Gerund
UK
/əˈlɜːt/
US
/əˈlɝːt/
The security system is designed to alert the homeowner if there is an intruder.
Le système de sécurité est conçu pour alerter le propriétaire s'il y a un intrus.
Synonyms
advise
warn
notify
inform
signal
alertadjective
alerter
Comp.
alertest
Super.
UK
/əˈlɜːt/
US
/əˈlɜrt/
The security guard remained alert throughout the night shift.
Le gardien de sécurité est resté alerte pendant toute la nuit.
Synonyms
vigilant
ready
on guard
observant
aware
attentive
watchful
Antonyms
distracted
oblivious
unaware

Definitions

alertnoun
A warning or signal of danger or a problem.
The city issued an alert about the incoming storm.
A state of being watchful and ready to respond.
The soldiers were on high alert during the night.
An electronic notification or message that provides information or a warning.
I received an alert on my phone about a traffic jam on my route.
alertverb
To warn someone of a danger, threat, or problem, typically with the intention of prompting action.
The security system is designed to alert the homeowner if there is an intruder.
To make someone aware of something, especially a new or important piece of information.
The teacher alerted the students to the changes in the exam schedule.
alertadjective
Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.
The security guard remained alert throughout the night shift.
Able to think clearly and react quickly; mentally acute.
Despite the late hour, she was still alert and ready to continue the discussion.
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