signal
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
noun
B1
A gesture or sound made to communicate information or instructions.
The coach gave a signal for the team to start the play.
B1
A device using lights to control traffic, especially on roads and railways.
The train came to a halt due to a signal failure.
B2
An electromagnetic wave that conveys sounds, images, or messages to a receiver.
The radio picked up a weak signal from the distant station.
B2
An indication or hint that suggests the existence or likelihood of something.
The smoke was a signal that there was a fire nearby.
verb
B1
To communicate information or instructions using a gesture or sound.
The guard signaled to us that the gate was open.
R
To indicate a change in direction of a vehicle by using lights or hand signals.
You must signal before you change lanes on the highway.
R
To be a sign or indication of something.
The decline in sales signals a problem with the product.
R
To express one's feelings or intentions in a subtle way.
She signaled her approval by nodding her head.
adjective
R
Having a significant meaning or impact.
The election results were a signal victory for the party.
translation
A gesture or sound made to communicate information or instructions.; A device using lights to control traffic, especially on roads and railways.; An electromagnetic wave that conveys sounds, images, or messages to a receiver.; An indication or hint that suggests the existence or likelihood of something.
To communicate information or instructions using a gesture or sound.; To indicate a change in direction of a vehicle by using lights or hand signals.; To be a sign or indication of something.; To express one's feelings or intentions in a subtle way.
Having a significant meaning or impact.
Word Forms
3rd Present
signals
Past
signaled
Perfect
signaled
Progressive
signaling
Plural
signals