watchful state
[WOT-chful steyt]
noun phrasepl: watchful states
estado de vigilância
1. a condition of being alert, observant, and attentive to potential dangers or changes in one's environment
The security guards maintained a watchful state throughout the night to prevent any unauthorized access.
Os seguranças mantiveram um estado de vigilância durante toda a noite para prevenir qualquer acesso não autorizado.
2. a psychological or physical readiness to notice and respond to threats or important developments
Parents should keep a watchful state when their children are playing near water.
Os pais devem manter um estado de vigilância quando seus filhos estão brincando perto da água.
This term is commonly used in security contexts and parenting discussions in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, 'estado de vigilância' is frequently employed in corporate security protocols and law enforcement training, while in the USA it's often used in everyday contexts related to safety awareness and community watch programs.
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