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Warn one to be vigilant (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alert

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'warn' is the first definition.
(I know that alert is a more specific form of the action the warn)

'one to be vigilant' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for alert that I've seen before include "Watchful; warning" , "Put on guard, warn" , "Signal danger" , "Quick to notice" , "Wide awake and watchful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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