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early warning system

/ˈɜːli ˈwɔːnɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/

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/ˈɜːli ˈwɔːnɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/B2formaltechnical
  • ruСистема, предназначенная для обнаружения и заблаговременного предупреждения о потенциальных угрозах, опасностях или нежелательных событиях, таких как стихийные бедствия, военные атаки или технические сбои, позволяющая принять меры для предотвращения.

A system designed to detect and provide advance notice of potential threats, dangers, or undesirable events, such as natural disasters, military attacks, or technical failures, allowing time for preventive action.

  1. Detection and alert systemB2formal

    A system designed to detect and provide advance notice of a potential threat, danger, or disaster.

    ruСистема раннего предупреждения

    • The tsunami early warning system alerted coastal residents to evacuate.
    • Countries invest in early warning systems for earthquakes.
    • The company implemented an early warning system for cybersecurity threats.
  2. Metaphorical indicatorC1informal

    A sign or indicator that something negative or problematic is likely to happen soon.

    ruСистема раннего предупреждения

    • His sudden silence was an early warning system that something was wrong.
    • The drop in sales served as an early warning system for the company's financial troubles.
    • Her frequent headaches were an early warning system for stress.