alarm system (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: əˈlɑːm ˈsɪs.təm
Definition
A set of electronic devices designed to detect unauthorized entry into a building or other area, and to alert security personnel or authorities.
Examples
The new alarm system has motion detectors and window sensors.
After the burglary, they decided to install a more advanced alarm system.
How to Use alarm system
- alarm system for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the purpose or target of the alarm system. — "This alarm system is designed for home security."
- alarm system connected to (collocation)
- Describes how the alarm system is linked to another service or device. — "The alarm system is connected to a central monitoring station."
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