alarm triggering
[/əˈlɑːrm ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/]
nounpl: alarm triggerings
disparo de alarme
1. The act or process of activating an alarm system or causing an alarm to sound
The alarm triggering occurred when the motion sensor detected unauthorized movement.
O disparo de alarme ocorreu quando o sensor de movimento detectou movimento não autorizado.
2. In security systems, the event that causes a security alarm to be activated
Accidental alarm triggering can be caused by opening windows without disarming the system.
O disparo acidental de alarme pode ser causado pela abertura de janelas sem desativar o sistema.
3. The initiation of an alarm alert due to a detected threat or abnormal condition
The smoke detector's alarm triggering saved the family from the fire.
O disparo do alarme do detector de fumaça salvou a família do incêndio.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'alarm triggering' is primarily used in security, emergency response, and technical discussions. In Brazil, false alarms from security systems are common in urban areas, leading to frequent discussions about 'disparo de alarme.' The term is essential in home security conversations and fire safety protocols across both countries.
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