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heads-up

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So that the government has a heads-up on how its employees may be compromised by foreign adversaries.

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Quick take

Alert; vigilant

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

Alert; vigilant

adjective

With head directly above the neck, eyes front.

noun

(poker) Involving two players. (usually said when there are only two players in the table; or, when all players except two folded)

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for heads-up.

adjective

With head directly above the neck, eyes front.

See also: wide-awake, alert

noun

(poker) Involving two players. (usually said when there are only two players in the table; or, when all players except two folded)

See also: wide-awake, alert

Example sentences

1

So that the government has a heads-up on how its employees may be compromised by foreign adversaries.

2

Thanks for the heads-up; I've responded.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use heads-up in a sentence?

So that the government has a heads-up on how its employees may be compromised by foreign adversaries.

What does heads-up mean?

Alert; vigilant

What part of speech is heads-up?

heads-up is commonly used as adjective, noun.