alerting
əˈlɜːrtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of alerting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
warningcausing someone to be aware of danger
  • The alerting sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
cautioning notifying warning
2.
attentionserving to prompt immediate attention
  • The alerting sound signaled an emergency.
attentive vigilant watchful

Noun

1.
communicationthe process of issuing a warning or notification
  • The alerting system sent out a warning to all devices.
alarm notification warning
2.
awarenessthe act of making someone aware of danger
  • Alerting the public about the storm was crucial.
notification warning
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Origin of alerting

Latin, alacer (lively, brisk)

Terms with alerting included in their meaning

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communication
phone service alerting and letting you switch to another call
fire alarm
system detecting and alerting about fires
caution
alerting someone about potential consequences or dangers
safety device
small whistle for alerting danger or threat
safety
tool for alerting or warning
alert
statement alerting to potentially distressing content
warning
warns someone of danger without alerting others
system alert
light alerting to a system malfunction

Examples of alerting in a sentence

  • The alerting signal indicated a fire.
  • The alerting message caught everyone's attention.
  • An alerting light flashed on the dashboard.
  • Alerting is crucial during natural disasters.
  • The new alerting feature improved safety protocols.
  • Alerting employees about the data breach was necessary.

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  1. French:avertissant, alerte, ...
  2. German:warnend, Alarmierung, ...
  3. Italian:allarmante, allerta, ...
  4. Spanish:alertante, alerta, ...
  5. Portuguese:alerta, aviso, ...
  6. Chinese:警示的, 警报, ...
  7. Japanese:警告の, 警告, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنَبِّه, إِنْذَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַזְהִיר, הַתְרָעָה, ...
  10. Russian:предупреждающий, оповещение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попереджувальний, оповіщення, ...
  12. Hindi:चेतावनी, सतर्कीकरण, ...
alert
əˈlɜːrt

Definition of alert - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
danger warningwarn someone about possible danger or threat
  • They alerted the team about the fire.
caution notify warn

Noun

1.
dangerwarning signal of danger
  • The alert sounded when the fire started.
alarm warning
2.
preparednessstate of readiness for action
  • The troops were on alert for any threats.
vigilance watchfulness
3.
safetyperiod of heightened watchfulness
  • The city remained on alert during the event.
vigil watch

Adjective

vigilant responsivequick to notice and respond to danger or problems
  • She stayed alert during the night shift.
vigilant watchful
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Expressions with alert

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watchful and ready to respond
The guards were on alert for any suspicious activity.
notice to avoid plot spoilers
She gave a spoiler alert before discussing the book's twist.
highest readiness condition in a crisis response system
The hospital went on red alert after the earthquake.
prepared for immediate action or danger
The hospital was on high alert after the earthquake.
watchful and ready to respond to danger
The guards remained on the alert all night.
extremely ready and watchful for danger or emergency
The hospital staff was on red alert during the storm.

Origin of alert

Italian, all'erta (to the watch)

Examples of alert in a sentence

  • The officer alerted residents about the gas leak.
  • The city issued an alert for the incoming storm.
  • An alert was broadcasted on all radio stations.
  • The hospital was on alert during the flu outbreak.
  • An alert was issued for the missing child in the area.
  • The alert was issued due to the storm.

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  1. French:alerter, alerte, ...
  2. German:warnen, Alarm, ...
  3. Italian:allertare, allarme, ...
  4. Spanish:alertar, alarma, ...
  5. Portuguese:alertar, alarme, ...
  6. Chinese:警告, 警报, ...
  7. Japanese:警告する, 警報, ...
  8. Arabic:حذر, إِنْذَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַזְהִיר, אֲזָעָקָה, ...
  10. Russian:предупредить, сигнал тревоги, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попередити, сигнал тривоги, ...
  12. Hindi:चेतावनी देना, चेतावनी, ...

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