battle stations
English
Interjection
- (nautical) An alert aboard a warship, summoning the crew to man all weapons and all stations.
Synonyms
- general quarters (US Navy)
- action stations (UK navy)
- red alert (popular culture, i.e. Star Trek)
See also
- alarums and excursions
- panic stations (UK)
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