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noun

the act of flying while waiting for combat orders or for enemy airplanes to appear.

the signal to take stations for such action.

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Origin of air alert

First recorded in 1940–45

Words nearby air alert

Ainu, aioli, Aiora, AIP, air, air alert, air arm, air attaché, airbag, air ball, air base

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British Dictionary definitions for air alert

air alert

noun military

the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation

a signal to prepare for this

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