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to take cover
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to seek or find shelter or protection during a dangerous or threatening situation
Example
As the rain started, we had to go in and take cover from the storm.
When the tornado approached, the emergency siren screamed, signaling residents to take cover.
During the firefight, the soldiers quickly took cover behind the rocks.
During the live-fire exercise, soldiers were instructed to take cover while the opposing force fired away at simulated enemy positions.
The emergency siren wailed with a shrill pitch, alerting residents to take cover.