Reveille Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹɛvəˌɫi

REV-uh-lee

UK

ɹɪvˈeɪl

ri-VAYL

Definition

‘Reveille’ is a bugle call or signal played, usually on a brass instrument, early in the morning to wake up people, especially soldiers.

Usage & Nuances

‘Reveille’ is a formal, military term, mainly used in armed forces for the wake-up bugle call. In civilian contexts, it may be used metaphorically, but rarely. Not generally used for ordinary alarm clocks or daily wake-up routines.

• Spanish: toque de diana - toque de clarín (militar)
• Portuguese (BR): toque de alvorada - toque de corneta (militar)
• Portuguese (PT): toque de alvorada - toque de clarim (militar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 起床号
• Chinese (Traditional): 起牀號
• Hindi: रिवैली (सेना का सुबह का बिगुल)
• Arabic: نداء الاستيقاظ العسكري
• Bengali: রেভেইলি - জাগরণের বেজানো (সেনাবাহিনী)
• Russian: ревейль - подъем (военный сигнал)
• Japanese: 起床ラッパ
• Vietnamese: kèn báo thức - hiệu lệnh báo thức (quân đội)
• Korean: 기상 나팔
• Turkish: reveli - sabah borusu (askeri)
• Urdu: ریویلی - بجنے والی صبح کی بگل (فوجی)
• Indonesian: reveille - trompet pagi (militer)

Example Sentences

The soldiers wake up when the reveille sounds.

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Every morning, the camp plays reveille at 6 a.m.

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The sound of reveille means the day is beginning.

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Nobody likes getting up to the blaring sound of reveille.

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As soon as reveille started, everyone scrambled out of bed.

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If you miss reveille, you’re in trouble with your sergeant.

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