car alarm

collocation in English

meaningsofcarandalarm

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car
noun[C]
uk
/kɑːr/us
/kɑːr/
a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number ...
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alarm
noun
uk
/əˈlɑːm/us
/əˈlɑːrm/
a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or ...
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(Definition ofcarandalarmfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcar alarm

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The example of my neighbor'scaralarminvolves a nuisance, the benefits of which are dubious.
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An injunction against my neighbor'scaralarmprotects me from a minor nuisance.
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The second way says that the harm done by thecaralarmis irreparable, so that damages are not a suitable remedy.
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Although the harm done by acaralarmmay be hard to quantify and repair, a lot turns on the details.
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Let us say that acaralarmhas been sounding for some time in a residential street.
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In the six weeks leading up to crime prevention week, acaralarmdiscount scheme, involving many local companies, has been arranged.
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Suddenly, thecaralarmstops, and the police immediately surround them.
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It appears that their carjacking attempt is taking too long, as thecaralarmgoes off.
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Hordes can also be created by loud noise created by the players, such as activating acaralarm.
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Some remote keyless fobs also feature a red panic button which activates thecaralarmas a standard feature.
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It may be a question of an overhead aeroplane making too much noise or the noise coming from a drill in the street or from acaralarmgoing off.
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They prop her up on a car and set thecaralarmoff, watching from a distance as other party-goers call for an ambulance.
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For example, in "caralarm" the sound can occur in "car" because here it comes before another word beginning with a vowel.
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