early warning
ˈɜrli ˈwɔrnɪŋ
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Definition of early warning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

safetyadvance notice of potential danger or problem
  • The system provides early warning of natural disasters.
  • The radar gave an early warning of the incoming storm.
  • Scientists issued an early warning about the potential eruption.
alert forewarning notification
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Expressions with early warning

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early warning systemn.
mechanism giving advance notice of events
The early warning system alerted us to the storm.
distant early warningn.
early alert system for potential problems
The distant early warning helped prevent the disaster.
early warning radarn.
radar detecting threats from a distance
The base installed an early warning radar for security.

Expressions with early

early birdn.
person who wakes up very early
She's an early bird, always up by 5 AM.
early showern.
leaving an event earlier than planned
She took an early shower and left the party.
early bathn.
leaving work or an event early
He took an early bath to avoid the traffic.
early bloomern.
someone who develops skills or talents early
She was an early bloomer in mathematics, solving complex problems at a young age.
bright and earlyadv.
very early in the morning
We woke up bright and early for the hike.
early bird specialn.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.

Expressions with warning

warning belln.
bell used to alert people to danger
The warning bell rang loudly during the fire drill.
warning shotn.
gunshot fired to warn without harm
The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.
trigger warningn.
statement alerting to potentially distressing content
The article included a trigger warning for graphic descriptions.
sailor's warningn.
red sky in the morning indicating bad weather
The red sky at dawn was a sailor's warning.
sound a warning notev.
alert others about a potential danger or issue
The scientist sounded a warning note about climate change.
warning bells ringingn.
feeling that something is wrong or dangerous
When he didn't call, warning bells were ringing.
escape with a warningv.
avoid punishment by receiving a warning instead
He escaped with a warning after the traffic stop.
final warningn.
last notice before something bad happens if not obeyed
This is your final warning before you are suspended.
give fair warningv.
give someone advance notice of something likely to happen
The coach gave fair warning about the storm.
health warningn.
label on products indicating potential health risks
Every tobacco product carries a health warning.

Terms related to early warning

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warnadvisorycautionheads-upprecautionpremonitionsignaltip-offwarning

Terms with early warning included in their meaning

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canary in a coal minen.
early warning
something that warns early of danger or trouble by its condition
canary in coal minesn.
safety
early warning of danger or trouble
AEWacr.
acr: airborne early warning
system on planes to find other planes early
climate canaryn.
early warning
organism or sign giving advance notice of ecological harm
DEWacr.
acr: distant early warning
system for detecting approaching threats at long range
Dew Lineabbr.
abr: Distant Early Warning Line
line of radar stations for early warning of attacks
EWSacr.
acr: early warning system
system that warns about danger early
pre-alertv.
early warning
warn or notify someone before something happens

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  1. French:alerte précoce, ...
  2. German:Frühwarnung, ...
  3. Italian:allarme preventivo, ...
  4. Spanish:alerta temprana, ...
  5. Portuguese:alerta precoce, ...
  6. Chinese:预警, ...
  7. Japanese:早期警戒, ...
  8. Arabic:إِنْذار مُبَكِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְרָאָה מֻקְדֶּמֶת, ...
  10. Russian:раннее предупреждение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:раннє попередження, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्व चेतावनी, ...

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