警戒 — meaning in English

English meaning

• alert adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
• vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

警戒 is used for these senses in English:

• alert Attentive; awake; on guard.
• vigil A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
• watch A particular time period when guarding is kept.

alert — full definition

1. adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
2. noun A warning or notification about something that needs attention.
3. verb To warn someone about something.

vigil — full definition

1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.

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