sos
/ɛs oʊ ɛs/
noun
- An international distress signal used in Morse code (three dots, three dashes, three dots), requesting immediate help.
- Hikers spelled out SOS with rocks on the beach for the rescue helicopter.
- In an emergency, you can use a flashlight to flash SOS.
- The ship's radio operator sent an SOS when the engine failed.
- A call or request for urgent help or rescue.
- The company's financial report was an SOS to investors.
- When the floodwaters rose, the family put out an SOS on social media.
- The stranded climbers sent an SOS via satellite phone.
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