Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
code-red
noun
/koʊd rɛd/
Definition
A term used to indicate an emergency situation that requires immediate action.
Examples
- The hospital declared a code-red, prompting all staff to mobilize immediately.
- During the drill, we practiced our responses to a code-red scenario.
Meaning
Code-red typically signifies a critical or dangerous status, often used in medical or safety contexts.
Synonyms
- emergency
- alert
- crisis
