ALL meanings of alertly
a·lert
A a - noun alertly In an alert manner; with alertness. 1
- adjective alertly fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind. 1
- adjective alertly swift; agile; nimble. 1
- noun alertly an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack. 1
- noun alertly a warning or alarm of an impending military attack, a storm, etc.: We'd just boarded the bus when the alert sounded. 1
- noun alertly the period during which such a warning or alarm is in effect. 1
- verb with object alertly to warn (troops, ships, etc.) to prepare for action. 1
- verb with object alertly to warn of an impending raid, attack, storm, etc.: The radio alerted coastal residents to prepare for the hurricane. 1
- verb with object alertly to advise or warn; cause to be on guard: to alert gardeners to the dangers of some pesticides. 1
- idioms alertly on the alert, on guard against danger; in readiness; vigilant: The state police are on the alert for an escaped convict believed to be in the area. 1