Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sos
abbreviation
/ˌɛs.oʊˈɛs/
Definition
An international Morse code distress signal used to indicate an emergency.
Examples
- During the shipwreck, the crew sent out an SOS signal for immediate rescue.
- She shouted ‘SOS’ into the radio when she realized they were lost at sea.
Meaning
SOS is a universal distress signal meant to alert others that immediate help is needed.
Synonyms
- distress signal
- emergency call
- crisis alert
