- ˈburglar aˌlarm
- noun [C]a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise if someone enters a building
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ˈburglar aˌlarm
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burglar alarm — burglar a.larm n a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise when someone tries to get into a building illegally … Dictionary of contemporary English
burglar alarm — burglar a,larm noun count a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise if someone enters a building while it is switched on … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
a|larm — «uh LAHRM», noun, verb. –n. 1. sudden fear; excitement caused by fear of danger; fright: »The deer darted off in alarm. SYNONYM(S): apprehension; consternation. See syn. under fear. (Cf. ↑fear) 2 … Useful english dictionary
alarm — a|larm1 [ ə larm ] noun ** 1. ) count a piece of electrical equipment that warns you of danger, especially by making a loud noise: burglar/fire/smoke alarm: Every new house comes complete with smoke alarms. car alarm: My car alarm went off in the … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
alarm — [ə lärm′] n. [ME alarme < OFr < It all arme, to arms] 1. Archaic a sudden call to arms 2. a signal, sound, cry, etc. that is a warning of danger 3. a mechanism designed to warn of danger or trespassing [a burglar alarm] 4. the bell, buzzer … English World dictionary
