🚦signal

noun/verb
/ˈsɪɡnəl/

Meaning

a gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

Example Sentences

The driver gave a hand signal before turning left.

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

Example Expressions

signal a change

Synonyms

gesture, indication, sign, cue, alert
Entry 1
gesture, indication, sign, cue, alert
Entry 2
sign, indication, cue, gesture

Antonyms

silence, concealment, stillness, inaction
Entry 1
silence, concealment
Entry 2
silence, stillness, inaction

Collocations

give a signal, danger signal, signal strength, signal failure, traffic signal, phone signal, warning signal, clear signal
Entry 1
give a signal, danger signal, signal strength, signal failure
Entry 2
traffic signal, phone signal, warning signal, clear signal

More Example Sentences

Cross the signal and go left.

The Wi-Fi signal is very weak.

Cross the signal and go straight.

They barely noticed the signal change.

We struggled to find a signal throughout the trip.

You will find a traffic signal if you go straight.

We are angry with the driver for ignoring the signal.

Related Vocabularies

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the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

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