stay alert

It's about staying alert, keeping a conversation on track and bringing in many voices.

She reached the basement level quickly, staying alert for any sign of danger.

A 15 minute nap when you're tired can be a very effective way of staying alert throughout the day.

He had better see to their mutual health by mundane means, staying alert.

The others watched, scanning her, the room, being aware, staying alert.

Staying alert, retaining the ability and capacity to move swiftly, these were the important things.

The danger of skin cancer was small if you stayed alert and caught it early.

The company continued on through the forest, keeping watch for Gnomes, staying alert to everything.

We walked back to the car with guns still drawn, staying alert to sounds and movement.

The Irishman had stayed alert, and kept the gun on her throughout the journey.