action stations

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. Any general state of intense anticipatory activity.

Word forms

action stations
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