The alarm
Example: Alarm signals danger or unauthorized activity
Definition
"The alarm" is a device or system designed to detect and signal the presence of danger, unauthorized activity, or emergencies, often through sounds or lights, to alert people and prompt a response to ensure security and safety.
Etymology
The word "alarm" comes from the Old French 'alarme,' which itself derives from the Italian phrase 'all'arme,' meaning 'to arms!' or 'to weapons!' This phrase was historically used to warn soldiers of impending danger, reflecting the word's association with alerting people to threats.
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"The alarm" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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