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beacon

UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
/ˈbi.kən/

Translations

beaconnoun
beacons
pl
UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
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The lighthouse acted as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters.
Le phare servait de balise aux navires naviguant dans les eaux traîtresses.
Additional translations
fanalSens historique ou littéraire.
phareAu sens figuré, d'une personne ou d'une chose qui guide ou inspire.
radiobaliseDans le domaine aéronautique.
Synonyms
guide
beacon light
lighthouse
indicator
warning
light
signal
beaconverb
beaconed
Past Simple
beaconed
Past Participle
beaconing
Gerund
UK
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US
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baliserSurtout dans le contexte du guidage lumineux ou aéronautique.
The rescue team beaconed the helicopter to the landing zone with flares.
L'équipe de secours a balisé l'hélicoptère vers la zone d'atterrissage avec des fusées éclairantes.
Synonyms
signal
guide
illuminate
warn
shine
indicate
alert
beaconadjective
UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
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Used attributively before another noun to describe something that functions as or resembles a beacon (e.g., “beacon light”).
baliséDans le sens de « équipé de balises » ou « servant au balisage », surtout dans le domaine aéroportuaire.
The airport installed new beacon lights along the runway.
L'aéroport a installé de nouveaux feux balisés le long de la piste.

Definitions

beaconnoun
A light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide at sea, on an airfield, etc.
The lighthouse acted as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters.
A radio transmitter emitting signals to guide aircraft.
The pilot relied on the beacon to safely land the plane in foggy conditions.
A person or thing that warns, guides, or offers support.
She was a beacon of hope for the community during difficult times.
A fire or flame set on a hill or tower and used historically as a signal.
Bonfire beacons were lit across the ridges to warn of the approaching army.
beaconverb
To act as a guiding or warning signal, especially by emitting light.
A lone lantern beaconed across the bay, helping the fishermen find the harbor entrance.
To signal, guide, or summon by means of a beacon or similar light.
The rescue team beaconed the helicopter to the landing zone with flares.
beaconadjective
Serving to signal, guide, or warn like a beacon; used before a noun.
The airport installed new beacon lights along the runway.
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