Meaning of on the alert(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    on the alert(p)

    Definitions

    1. watchful and prepared for action

    Examples

    • « bird watchers on the alert for a rare species »
    • « cops were on the job and caught them red-handed »

    Synonyms

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