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attention
/əˈtɛn.ʃən/
noun
Mental focus.
"Please direct your attention to the following words."
An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
A state of alertness in the standing position.
"The company will now come to attention."
interjection
Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
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