Alert to Meaning in English
expression
əˈɫɝt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-LURT tuh
ɐlˈɜːt/ /tˈuː
uh-LURT too
Definition
To be aware of something and ready to notice any changes or danger related to it.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal and semi-formal English. Often followed by a noun or gerund (e.g., 'alert to changes', 'alert to danger'). Suggests active attention, not just passive awareness. Not interchangeable with 'aware of', which is less active.
Spanish: estar alerta a - estar atento aPortuguese (BR): ficar atento a - estar alerta paraPortuguese (PT): estar atento a - estar alerta aChinese (Simplified): 警觉于 - 对...保持警惕Chinese (Traditional): 警覺於 - 對...保持警惕Hindi: सावधान रहनाArabic: منتبه لـ - يقظ تجاهBengali: সচেতন থাকাRussian: быть начеку по отношению к - быть внимательным кJapanese: 〜に注意する - 〜に警戒するVietnamese: cảnh giác với - chú ý đếnKorean: ~에 주의를 기울이다 - ~에 경계하다Turkish: dikkatli olmak - uyanık olmakUrdu: خبردار ہونا - متوجہ ہوناIndonesian: waspada terhadap - memperhatikan
Example Sentences
Teachers should be alert to any changes in students' behavior.
basic
You must be alert to signs of illness in young children.
basic
The security guard stayed alert to risks outside the building.
basic
After the data leak, everyone was alert to suspicious emails.
natural
Travelers need to stay alert to pickpockets in crowded areas.
natural
Being alert to trends helps you stay ahead in business.
natural