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[ˈsɪgn(ə)l] noun [C] I

1) a movement or sound that is made by someone and has a special meaning for another person

We waited for them to give us the signal to move.[/ex]

2) a fact, event, or action that shows what someone intends to do, or that shows what is likely to happen

Syn:

sign

There were strong signals that she intended to resign.[/ex]

3) technical

pictures, sounds, or other pieces of information that are sent by one piece of electronic equipment and received by another one

a radio/electrical signal[/ex]

4) a piece of equipment with coloured lights on it that tells the driver of a vehicle to stop, go, or slow down

Syn:

traffic lights

The signal was at green.[/ex]

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Words often used with signal Adjectives often used with signal (noun, sense 2) ■ clear, powerful, strong, unmistakable + SIGNAL: used about signals that show clearly what is likely to happen II

(present participle signalling; past tense and past participle signalled) verb

signal [ˈsɪgn(ə)l]

1) [I/T] to make a movement or sound that has a special meaning to another person

The cyclist signalled and turned right.[/ex]

He signalled to his wife, who was on the other side of the room.[/ex]

The driver signalled her to cross the road.[/ex]

He flashed his torch to signal that he was ready.[/ex]

2) [T] to show that something is happening or will happen

This agreement signalled the end of the war.[/ex]

3) [T] to show what you intend to do about something

The kidnappers have signalled their willingness to negotiate.[/ex]