alerting

verb

Meaning

Notifying someone of a potential danger, situation, or need for immediate attention.

Examples

The software is alerting the IT department about a potential security breach in the server.
She spent the morning alerting her neighbors that the water supply would be shut off for repairs.

Synonyms: warning, notifying, signaling, apprising

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alerting

verb

Pronunciation: əˈlɜːrtɪŋ

Definition

Notifying someone of a potential danger, situation, or need for immediate attention.

Examples

The software is alerting the IT department about a potential security breach in the server.
She spent the morning alerting her neighbors that the water supply would be shut off for repairs.
The system is designed for alerting emergency services automatically when a collision is detected.

Synonyms of alerting

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