silent alarms

Soundless security signals

A silent alarm is a security system that alerts authorities or monitoring services without producing audible sound at the location.

Unlike conventional alarms meant to scare off intruders, silent alarms avoid tipping them off, giving police time to arrive: The bank teller triggered the silent alarm during the robbery.

The phrase extends to any covert warning system.

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warning shots · shouting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G