(figuratively) Any general state of intense anticipatory activity.
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(military, British, Canada) The positions or activity assumed by the crew of a warship immediately in advance of combat or other hostile action; general quarters; also, the signal given to indicate such imminent action.
“Under missile threat drills🚨 HMS Dragon has been conducting high-tempo "Hands to Action Stations" training in the Eastern Mediterranean, practising rapid response and evasive manoeuvres as part of her ongoing air defence deployment🔗⬇️”
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