be on the alert gözünü açmak

English - Turkish

Definition of be on the alert gözünü açmak in English Turkish dictionary

on the alert

alesta beklemek

O tekrar aldatılmak istemiyordu ve her zaman tetikteydi. - He didn't want to be cheated again, and was always on the alert.

Bir tsunami geliyor, bu yüzden tetikte olun. - A tsunami is coming, so please be on the alert.

English - English

Definition of be on the alert gözünü açmak in English English dictionary
on the alert: Very attentive, or vigilant
Wild animals have to be constantly on the alert for predators.
on the alert: on guard, ready, on standby

Turkish - English

Definition of be on the alert gözünü açmak in Turkish English dictionary: alert; {a} quick, nimble, brisk, lively; (usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"; A notification; If you alert someone to a situation, especially a dangerous or unpleasant situation, you tell them about it. He wanted to alert people to the activities of the group I was hoping he'd alert the police. see also red alert; {s} ready; attentive; quick, agile; If you are on the alert for something, you are ready to deal with it if it happens. They want to be on the alert for similar buying opportunities; Attentive; awake; on-guard; An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning; If you are alert to something, you are fully aware of it. The bank is alert to the danger; a warning serves to make you more alert to danger condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"; Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity; An alert is a situation in which people prepare themselves for something dangerous that might happen soon. Due to a security alert, this train will not be stopping at Oxford Circus; Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance; An alarm; {i} attitude of readiness; warning; alarm; To give warning to; very attentive or observant; "an alert and responsive baby is a joy"; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"