The distress signal
Example: Distress signal alerts others to emergency situation in flight
Definition
"The distress signal" is a specific alert used primarily in air travel and aviation to indicate an emergency situation that requires immediate assistance or rescue. It serves to notify others, such as air traffic control or nearby aircraft, of critical danger or need for help during a flight.
Etymology
The term "the distress signal" combines 'distress,' which derives from Latin 'districtus,' meaning 'to draw tight or trouble,' and 'signal,' from Latin 'signum,' meaning 'sign.' Together, they form a phrase referring to a sign or alert indicating trouble or emergency, especially in aviation contexts.
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"The distress signal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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