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action stations

pl n

(Military) Military the positions taken up by individuals in preparation for or during a battle

interj

1. (Military) Military a command to take up such positions

2. Informal a warning to get ready for something

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action stations npl (Mil) action stations! → ai posti di combattimento!

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