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signal

UK
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
US
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
signal box
signal boxes

Translations

signalverb
signalled
Past Simple
signalled
Past Participle
signalling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
US
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
Synonyms
indicate
signify
flag
mark
notify
alert
announce
cue
gesture
beckon
wave
hail
flash
telegraph
transmit
communicate
prompt
signalize
signalnoun
signals
pl
UK
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
US
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
The traffic light changed its signal to green.
Светофор сменил сигнал на зелёный.
The teacher gave a signal to start the test.
Учитель дал знак начать тест.
Additional translations
сигнализация
сигнализатор
Synonyms
indication
sign
gesture
mark
hint
warning
beacon
notification
alert
message
signaladjective
more signal
Comp.
most signal
Super.
Literary/archaic use meaning ‘notably important, outstanding’; also functions attributively before nouns.
Synonyms
notable
remarkable
outstanding
conspicuous
striking
extraordinary
salient
distinguished
eminent
memorable
prominent
exceptional

Definitions

signalverb
To convey or transmit information by means of a gesture, sound, or device.
She signalled for the taxi to stop.
To serve as an indication of; to point to or announce.
Rising prices signal increased demand.
signalnoun
A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions.
The traffic light turned green, giving the signal for cars to proceed.
An electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received.
The radio station broadcasted a strong signal that could be heard clearly across the city.
A sign or indication of something.
The sudden drop in temperature was a signal that winter was approaching.
signaladjective
Notably outstanding, significant, or important.
The discovery was a signal achievement in the field of genetics.
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