Vigilance Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvɪdʒəɫəns

VIJ-uh-luhns

UK

vˈɪdʒɪləns

VIJ-ih-luhns

Definition

The quality of staying alert and watchful, especially to avoid danger or problems.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal; often used in official, security, or health contexts (e.g., 'exercise vigilance'). Not for casual day-to-day alertness, but more about sustained or careful watchfulness.

• Spanish: vigilancia
• Portuguese (BR): vigilância
• Portuguese (PT): vigilância
• Chinese (Simplified): 警惕 - 警觉
• Chinese (Traditional): 警惕 - 警覺
• Hindi: चौकसी
• Arabic: اليقظة
• Bengali: সতর্কতা - সতর্ক নজরদারি
• Russian: бдительность
• Japanese: 警戒 - 用心
• Vietnamese: cảnh giác - cảnh vệ
• Korean: 경계 - 주의
• Turkish: uyanıklık - tetikte olma
• Urdu: چوکسی - ہوشیاری
• Indonesian: kewaspadaan

Example Sentences

Police advise extra vigilance during the holiday season.

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The new security system increases our vigilance at night.

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Good vigilance can prevent many accidents.

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Parents must practice constant vigilance with young children near water.

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Cybersecurity requires ever-increasing vigilance as threats evolve online.

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She admired his vigilance in catching the mistake before it caused problems.

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