to signal
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3.0
- verb
- /ˈsɪɡnəl/
- The dark clouds on the horizon signal that a storm is on its way.
- signal a willingness
- signal a change
- signal the end
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Watch on YouTubeAnd so quality is is signaled often by the price.
- And so quality is is signaled often by the price.
- My intuition signals that this was a rush job.
- Well, first of all, to signal the fact that the rumors are true.
- And the fact that Joe Biden said this does signal a shift.
- Well, the point of the fun is to signal optimal development.
Examples
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The ever-shortening day finally signals to the herd the onset of the great annual migration.
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The expert turns to the parents, signaling that it is time for a dialogue.
Academic text (2011) -
One finding in the present study did signal a cause for concern, however.
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And the fact that Joe Biden said this does signal a shift.
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And I think this signals the start of another era for Diana.
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Washington should also encourage China to signal its willingness to get tough on Iran.
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And what Paneth cells do is they send a signal to neighboring cells.
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Satin's rapid decline could signal a serious illness.
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Does this signal a buildup of U.S. combat troops here in El Salvador?
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The dog sniffed around the door and signaled to the officer that narcotics were present inside the home.
Academic text (2017)
Synonyms
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1.0
To show or direct attention to something
786
2.7
Show or suggest that something is likely true
82
3.7
To be a sign of something, often by a word, action or symbol
15
6.2
To give a small sign that something will happen in the future
13
8.4
To show that something, often bad, will probably happen
7
9.3
Show that something has a certain quality
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9.3
To be a sign of something
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6.0
Show that something important is coming
1
8.6
Send information using signals or movements like nods and waves
To say what will happen by reading signs
Antonyms
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
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Signal comes from the Latin signum, 'sign', and is like the English sign. If something signals a problem or change, it gives a sign that the thing is happening or will happen.