Under Arms (Adverb)
Meaning
Armed and prepared for fighting.
Examples
- Soldiers standing under arms were strategically positioned at the city gates to deter the approaching enemy forces.
- Government officials have called for protesters standing under arms to disperse immediately and maintain peace.
- The country's border security was placed under arms due to the heightened threat from a neighboring nation.
- In response to the sudden attack, the troops quickly fell under arms and returned fire against the enemy.
- Pickets standing under arms were ordered to remain alert throughout the night, prepared for a potential rebel ambush.