wake-up signal

• Ein Signal, Ton oder eine Benachrichtigung, das jemanden aus dem Schlaf wecken oder die Aufmerksamkeit auf ein wichtiges Ereignis oder eine Situation lenken soll.

A signal, sound, or alert designed to wake someone from sleep or to draw attention to an important event or situation.

1. Alarm or alertB1informal

   A sound, signal, or event that wakes someone up or alerts them to start paying attention.

   Weckruf

   • The loud beep of the alarm clock was my wake-up signal.
   • The phone's ringtone served as a wake-up signal for the meeting.
   • The sudden noise was a wake-up signal for the entire neighborhood.

2. Metaphorical call to actionB2informal

   An event or piece of information that makes someone realize they need to take action or change their behavior.

   Weckruf

   • The failing grade was a wake-up signal for him to study harder.
   • The company's losses were a wake-up signal to change their strategy.
   • Her health scare was a wake-up signal to start exercising.