signal

CEFRB1

/ˈsɪɡnəl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A movement, sound, or sign that sends a message.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.

Examples

  • Drivers have to pay attention to the traffic signal.

  • The driver could not distinguish the signal in the fog.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.

  2. A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

  3. An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.

More examples

In context

  • He whistled to signal that we should stop.

  • I signalled my acquiescence with a nod.

  • My mobile phone can't get a signal in the railway station.

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Old French segnal, seignal or Medieval Latin signāle; noun use of the neuter of Late Latin signālis, from Latin signum; verb use from 1805, as a shortened from signalize (1650s). Doublet of signum and sign.