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