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early warning system

/ˈɜːli ˈwɔːnɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/

Traduction: Système conçu pour détecter et alerter à l'avance des menaces, dangers ou événements indésirables potentiels, tels que les catastrophes naturelles, les attaques militaires ou les défaillances techniques, permettant de prendre des mesures préventives.

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/ˈɜːli ˈwɔːnɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/B2formaltechnical
  • frSystème conçu pour détecter et alerter à l'avance des menaces, dangers ou événements indésirables potentiels, tels que les catastrophes naturelles, les attaques militaires ou les défaillances techniques, permettant de prendre des mesures préventives.

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.

    frsystème d'alerte précoce

    • 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.

    frSystème d'alerte précoce

    • 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.