Definitions
Wiktionary
- abbr. activation and readiness level of the United States armed forces, as "DEFCON 4".
Etymologies
- Blend of defence and condition (Wiktionary)
Examples
“It is not for sure that DEFCon 1 has ever been used, but it is certain that many a feature film has "gone to DEFCON 1," just before a few thrilling bits where Martians, Vin Diesel, or Steven Segal blow up or save the world.”
“DEFCON is in the business of providing to the film industry background performers who are trained in weapons safety and handling.”
“There is a another film coming out at the same time called DEFCON 2012, but it think it has a sci-fi storyline which sounds more interesting to me.”
“CNN MILITARY ANALYST: In the event of a national emergency there are seven different alert conditions separated into five defense conditions called DEFCON for short and two emergency conditions called EMERCONS for short.”
“DEFCON," among other things, happens to be the U.S.”
“Is it the basic health and safety stuff or are we wanting to flag the DEFCON 4 level just below that as well?”
“Despite DEFCON 4 romance buzz, Chelsea Handler took to her Twitter account on Wednesday to defuse rumors that she's romancing Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.”
The Washington Post: Chelsea Handler: 'Nothing to report' about 50 Cent
“This CBO report suggests that the US fiscal situation is not necessarily at DEFCON 1, but it also implies that the stagnation of the past few years is untenable for the nation's long-term fiscal future.”
“They have been at DEFCON 1 for days, desperately trying to keep Bethpage from becoming the sixth Great Lake.”
“Those on the right are at DEFCON 2, the political equivalent of football's prevent defense; trying to thwart blame being laid at the feet of those such as Michael Savage, Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh.”
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