attention

/əˈtɛnʃən/
interjection
  1. A command used to get people to listen or focus.
    • Attention, shoppers: there is a special sale on the second floor.
    • Attention, everyone! The meeting will start in five minutes.
    • Attention, please! The train is about to depart.
noun
  1. The act of focusing your mind on something or someone.
    • The loud noise caught everyone's attention.
    • Please pay attention to the teacher during the lesson.
    • She gave her full attention to the book she was reading.
  2. Notice, interest, or care given to something or someone.
    • The garden needs a lot of attention to stay beautiful.
    • He enjoys being the center of attention at parties.
    • The old car requires constant attention to keep running.
  3. A military command to stand straight and still.
    • Stand at attention until you are dismissed.
    • The sergeant shouted, 'Attention!' and the soldiers stood up straight.
    • The troops snapped to attention when the general arrived.