"watch and act" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-watch and act.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} watch and act
  1. (Australia) The middle of three levels of alert issued by government authorities in response to a bushfire, indicating that the danger is approaching and residents need to take action. Tags: Australia

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