alert
🇺🇸
/əˈlɜːrt/
🇬🇧
/əˈlɜːt/
verb
C1
to warn someone about danger or something that needs quick action
The system will alert you if there is a fire in the building.
C1
to make someone notice or aware of something
The app will alert users to new messages.
noun
C1
a state of watching carefully for danger and being ready to act
The weather alert warned people to stay indoors during the storm.
C1
a warning about danger or a problem
The emergency alert told everyone to evacuate the area.
R
a signal from a device to inform or remind you of something
My phone gives an alert when I receive an email.
adjective
C1
quick to notice things and think clearly
Drivers need to be alert to avoid accidents on the road.
C1
aware of something, especially possible danger
Be alert for any signs of trouble in the neighborhood.
translation
to warn someone about danger or something that needs quick action; to make someone notice or aware of something
a state of watching carefully for danger and being ready to act; a warning about danger or a problem; a signal from a device to inform or remind you of something
quick to notice things and think clearly; aware of something, especially possible danger
Word Forms
3rd Present
alerts
Past
alerted
Perfect
alerted
Progressive
alerting
Plural
alerts