To be fully prepared and waiting in formation for a potential challenge or enemy, signifying readiness and caution.
指做好充分战斗准备，等待着敌人。
《资治通鉴·汉纪·光武帝建武三年》甲辰，帝亲勒六军，严阵以待之。”
The team was at the stadium, already warming up and in formation, full of anticipation for the upcoming game.
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