to signal
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3.0
- verb
- /ˈsɪɡnəl/
- So I stopped and I signaled to the guys, go on.
- signal an intention
- signal consent
- signal clearly
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Examples
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If I signal, duck back.
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She raised her hand to signal the teacher that she had a question.
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OK, all right, so you did signal the request.
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If anything goes wrong, we'll signal each other.
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I stood up and extended my hand to signal that the interview was over.
Fiction book (1991) -
As soon as we see any sharks, I'll signal them over.
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The sailor turns to the lead guitar player and signals him to stop the music immediately.
Fiction book (1990) -
Leung will signal when to start.
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Use the green flares to signal when the threat has been neutralized.
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So Oman headed for his assigned post to signal and await the rest of the crew.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
187
3.4
To make people understand an idea or feeling without saying it directly
14
5.0
To use hand movements to communicate with deaf people
1
8.6
Send information using signals or movements like nods and waves
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
31
3.1
A signal sent by a ship, plane, or person asking for emergency help
- US
10
2.5
A flashing light on a vehicle that shows which way the driver will turn or change lanes
9
1.4
A system of colored lights where roads meet that tells cars and people when to go
- Specialized
3
3.8
A message shown by lights, signs or gestures to give people information
- Jargon
3
7.4
A player who leads the team's offense by calling plays, usually the quarterback
- Specialized
2
6.3
How strong a wanted sound or message is compared to background noise
- Specialized
2
3.7
A small flow of electricity that carries information like sound, picture or data
- Specialized
1
3.8
An electrical change that enters a device as information to be processed
- UK
1
6.7
A small building where people control railway signals and switches to direct trains
- Specialized
1
4.1
A type of invisible light used to send information between devices
- Specialized
1
7.5
An unwanted noise from other sources that gets in the way of a measurement
- Specialized
1
3.6
A tall tower that holds antennas to send and receive radio or phone signals
- Specialized
1
6.3
Sending messages with flags by moving them in set patterns over a distance, often between ships
- Archaic
1
7.1
A series of short and long sounds sent over wires to show letters and words
- Jargon
1
3.6
A sound that makes people get out of bed, often used in camps or the military
- Specialized
An electronic signal that makes a device leave sleep mode and start working
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Etymology
Signal comes from the Latin signum, 'sign', and is like the English word sign. To signal someone is to give a sign with a gesture or sound to show what you want them to do.