to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
mantenerse cauteloso y vigilante ante los peligros (mantenerse cauteloso y vigilante ante los peligros)
"Always stay alert when clicking unfamiliar links."
"siempre esté alerta al hacer clic en enlaces desconocidos" (siempre **esté alerta** al hacer clic en enlaces desconocidos)
to start official or friendly relations with another country
when rain or wind becomes less strong
to make ready for something likely to happen
to collect your things and prepare to leave
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
to understand or solve something