Meaning of the word "burglar alarm" in English

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burglar alarm

US /ˈbɜːr.ɡlər əˌlɑːrm/
UK /ˈbɜːr.ɡlər əˌlɑːrm/
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Noun

1.

a device that makes a loud noise to warn people that a crime is happening or has happened

Example:
The burglar alarm went off when a cat jumped through the window.
We need to install a new burglar alarm system for better security.
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