qui vive in English dictionary

  • qui vive

    Meanings and definitions of "qui vive"

    • a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle
    • noun
      a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle
    • noun
      condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"

    Synonyms of "qui vive" in English dictionary

    readiness, alert, preparedness are the top synonyms of "qui vive" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of qui vive

    • qui vive ( uncountable)
    • qui vive (uncountable)

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