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air alert

ai·ra·lert

uncommon

noun

1.

the time period during which military and civilian agencies are prepared for an enemy air attack

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2.

the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation

  • “aircraft in the Mideast are on air alert”
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3.

the warning signal that begins an period of preparation for an enemy air attack

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