to put (troops) on alert
1alert — I adj. alert to (alert to danger) II n. 1) to call an alert 2) to place, put (troops) on alert 3) to call off, cancel an alert 4) (a) full; preliminary; red alert (the troops were on full alert) 5) on (the) alert (to be on the alert) 6) (misc.)… …
2alert — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ heightened, high ▪ The country has put its troops on high alert. ▪ full ▪ amber, orange, red …
3alert — a|lert1 [ ə lɜrt ] adjective * 1. ) able to think in a clear and intelligent way: He s remarkably alert for his age. Regular exercise could help you to feel better, look better, and be more alert. 2. ) alert to paying attention to what is… …
4alert — a|lert1 [əˈlə:t US ə:rt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: alerte, from Italian all erta on the watch ] 1.) giving all your attention to what is happening, being said etc ▪ The animal raised its head, suddenly alert. ▪ Taking notes is one… …
5red alert — noun the highest level of alert when an attack by the enemy seems imminent (or more generally a state of alert resulting from imminent danger) • Hypernyms: ↑alert, ↑qui vive * * * noun : the final stage of alert in which attack by enemy aircraft… …
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7Reactions to the September 11 attacks — The Reactions to the September 11, 2001 attacks included condemnation from world leaders, other political and religious representatives and the international media, as well as numerous memorials and services all over the world. The attacks were… …
8Operation Barbarossa — Part of the Eastern Front of World War II …
9Cuban Missile Crisis — Part of the Cold War CIA reference photograph of Soviet R 12 intermedia …
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