Meaning of code red | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The condition on the occurrence of a fire at the medical facility.
   Canada, US, countable, uncountable
2. An extrajudicial punishment.
   Canada, US, countable, uncountable
3. A condition of immediate urgency.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable

Examples

“Last week, some of the world’s leading climate change scientists confirmed that humans are making irreversible changes to our planet and extreme weather will only become more severe. This news is a “code red for humanity,” said the United Nations secretary general.”

“Although ChatGPT still has plenty of room for improvement, its release led Google’s management to declare a “code red.” For Google, this was akin to pulling the fire alarm.”

“Chief executive Sam Altman reportedly declared a “code red” on Monday, urging staff to improve its flagship product ChatGPT, an indicator that the startup’s once-unassailable lead is eroding as competitors like Google and Anthropic close in.”

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