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Definition of vigilance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
attentionclose and continuous attention to a task
- Her vigilance ensured the project was error-free.
2.
alertnessalert watchfulness to avoid danger
- Vigilance is crucial for security personnel.
Expressions with vigilance
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continuous state of being watchful and alert
The security team maintained constant vigilance throughout the event.
group of citizens enforcing order where legal system is absent or weak
The vigilance committee took action when the sheriff failed.
member of a self-appointed group maintaining order
The vigilance man patrolled the neighborhood, ensuring safety..
Origin of vigilance
Latin, vigilantia (watchfulness)
Terms with vigilance included in their meaning
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vigilance
watch something or someone very carefully
vigilance
stay watchful or alert during the night without sleeping
vigilance
watching carefully for something or someone
vigilance
the quality of being watchful and ready
vigilance
stay alert and watch carefully for something or someone
vigilance
be less cautious or vigilant than usual
vigilance
remain vigilant or watchful for something
caution vigilance
stay careful and alert to possible danger
security vigilance
watch carefully for safety or during a period of vigilance
relax vigilance
stop being careful or defensive
vigilance
watch for something or someone
vigilance caution
remain alert by sleeping lightly to avoid being caught off guard
vigilance
continue to be alert and vigilant
vigilance
watch closely and carefully for any changes
vigilance
watch something carefully to ensure safety or order
vigilance
be alert to opportunities or dangers
vigilance
with intense focus or scrutiny
vigilance
become less vigilant or cautious
alertness
in a state of alertness or vigilance
safety
vigilance or the condition of being alert
vigilance
vigilant attentiveness to surroundings
vigilance
remain vigilant and watch carefully
vigilance
vigilant attentiveness
vigilance period
period during which one is on guard or lookout
Examples of vigilance in a sentence
The lifeguard's vigilance saved a child from drowning. Constant vigilance is required to prevent cyber attacks. Vigilance helped the lifeguard spot the drowning swimmer.
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- French:vigilance, ...
- German:Wachsamkeit, ...
- Italian:vigilanza, attenzione, ...
- Spanish:vigilancia, alerta, ...
- Portuguese:vigilância, cautela, ...
- Chinese:警惕, ...
- Japanese:警戒, 用心, ...
- Arabic:يَقَظَة, حَذَر, ...
- Hebrew:עֵרָנוּת, דְּרִיכוּת, ...
- Russian:бдительность, ...
- Ukrainian:пильність, настороженість, ...
- Hindi:सतर्कता, जागरूकता, ...
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