sos

proper noun

An internationally recognized distress signal in radio code, typically used to indicate a need for immediate help or assistance.

• 🇷🇺Международный сигнал бедствия в радиокоде, обычно используемый для обозначения необходимости немедленной помощи или содействия.

1. Distress signal B1 formal

   An internationally recognized Morse code distress signal (three dots, three dashes, three dots) used in emergencies.

   • The ship sent out an SOS after hitting the iceberg.
   • The pilot transmitted an SOS when the engine failed.
   • Rescue teams responded immediately to the SOS call.

   🇷🇺Сигнал бедствия

   Synonyms: distress calldistress signalmayday

2. Urgent plea for help B2 informal

   A figurative expression used to indicate a desperate need for assistance.

   • The email was an SOS for more volunteers.
   • Her message was an SOS for financial support.
   • The community sent out an SOS for food and supplies.

   🇷🇺Сигнал бедствия

   Synonyms: alarmdistress callmayday

• soses plural form
• soses' possessive plural form
• sos's possessive singular form