Definitions for: Qui Vive

[n] condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"

Webster (1913) Definition: Qui` vive" [F., fr. qui who + vive, pres. subj. of
vivre to live.]
The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like
the English challenge: ``Who comes there?''

To be on the qui vive, to be on guard; to be watchful and
alert, like a sentinel.

Synonyms: alert

See Also: preparation, preparedness, readiness, red alert

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