The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers (ALAM), began as the Manufacturer's Mutual Association (MMA), an organization originally formed to challenge the litigation of the fledgling automobile industry by George B. Selden and the Electric Vehicle Company. Ultimately, the organization took advantage of its power and became Selden's ...

An alarm “goes off” because we use the phrasal verb “go off” to mean that a sound is beginning to “go.” It shows that a sudden and spontaneous noise has started. We cannot use “go on” because the meanings of the phrasal verb “go on” don’t line up with what an alarm does.

"Went off" is a phrase for someone exploding in emotion against another and also brings to mind a triggering event. An alarm fits in this category of words: "The alarm went off." The trigger for an alarm is a particular time and, when the time arrives, *bam* it goes off.

May 9, 2015 · • The alarm should go off automatically as soon as smoke is detected. • Didn’t you hear your alarm clock going off this morning? But why do we say “the alarm went off” to mean came on?

Mar 28, 2024 · “Going off” is the phrase commonly used to describe an alarm’s transition from idle to active. This term signifies the sudden initiation of an alarm system to start sending out alerts, either audibly or silently.

Feb 8, 2022 · The most common reason that a smoke alarm can go off briefly and stop is if the battery is dying. Smoke detector batteries last for 15 months on average, but they can go bad in as little as 12 months. A weak battery can affect how your smoke detector operates, and it can cause the alarm to go off for a few seconds.

"alarm went off" is correct and usable in written English. You could use it in a sentence such as: "The smoke alarm went off, alerting us to the fire in the kitchen."

Seven: "Well all right then. This is a story of when the Numberjacks has a problem." (Zero and One nod their heads) "It was the middle of a dark, dark night. The Numberjacks were all sleep. But then, the alam went off!" (The alarm rings. Three and Four wake up immediately.) Seven: "The Numberjacks made their way sleeping to the Control Room."

Jan 19, 2021 · Anna walked / was walking in the park when it started / was starting to rain. 2. We ate / were eating lunch when the doorbell rang / was ringing. 3. I did / was doing my homework while my mum made / was making dinner. 4. the children played / were playing cards when they heard / were hearing a scream.

varsity assistant coach -- nate alam Coach Alam began coaching at El Dorado in 2020 and 2025 is his third season as a varsity assistant. He primarily works as the hitting coach and assists with infield and outfield work.