poner la alarma

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to set the alarm (alarm clock, security system)
No te olvides de poner la alarma cuando salgas de casa.Don't forget to set the alarm when you leave home.
Mañana tenemos que partir a las 7:30 am. Voy a poner la alarma.Tomorrow we have to leave at 7:30 am. I'm going to set the alarm.
b. to set an alarm
Voy a poner la alarma para acordarme de ir hoy a recoger mi traje de la tintorería.I'm going to set an alarm to remind myself to go pick up my suit from the dry cleaner's today.
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