DEFCON

See also: DefCon

English

Alternative forms

• DefCon

Etymology

Blend of defense +‎ condition

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdɛfkɒn/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈdɛfkɑn/

Proper noun

DEFCON

1. activation and readiness level of the United States armed forces, as "DEFCON 4".
2. (figuratively) one's general state of readiness, usually with higher values. (e.g. "She was in DEFCON 1!")

Anagrams

• Confed, Confed.