at attention
Definition of at attention
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: in a position that shows careful listening or attention The dog sat at attention, listening for something in the distance.
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: the act or state of applying the mind to something
: a condition of readiness for such attention involving especially a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity
: observation, notice
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