Reveille: meaning, definitions and examples

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reveille

 

[ rษ›หˆvษ›li ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military context

Reveille is a signal used in military contexts to awaken service members. It is typically sounded in the morning to indicate that it is time to get up and prepare for the dayโ€™s activities. The sound of reveille is often made using a bugle or a similar instrument, and it has historical significance as a tradition in military life. This signal marks the start of the daily routine and is often followed by other ceremonial activities.

Synonyms

alarm, morning signal, wake-up call

Examples of usage

  • The bugle played reveille at dawn.
  • We rose early to the sound of reveille.
  • Reveille is an important part of military protocol.
  • The troops stood in formation after reveille.

Translations

Translations of the word "reveille" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despertar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค—เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weckruf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panggilan bangun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดะธะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pobudka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ่ฆšใพใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉveil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despertar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู‚ุงุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zobudenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆ™จๅท่ง’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ budnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vakning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despertar

Etymology

The word 'reveille' originates from the French term 'rรฉveiller', which means 'to awaken'. This French word is derived from the Latin 'exvigilare', highlighting its ties to the act of waking up or rising from sleep. Its usage in military settings can be traced back to the 16th century, where it was used to signify the time to rise for soldiers. Reveille has since become a staple in military customs worldwide, symbolizing not just the end of sleep but also a call to order and readiness among troops. Over the years, the bugle calls associated with reveille have evolved and are often heard during military parades, ceremonies, and daily practices, underscoring the importance of discipline and timing in military life. Today, reveille is embedded in military culture and is recognized as a tradition that underscores the transition from rest to readiness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,325 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.