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Word: Signal
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin signale, neuter of late Latin signalis, from Latin signum ‘mark, token’ (see sign). The verb dates from the early 19th century
ˈsɪɡnl
a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned
Short Definition:gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions
Examples:- the firing of the gun was the signal for a chain of beacons to be lit
- the policeman raised his hand as a signal to stop
an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received
Short Definition:electrical impulse or radio wave
Examples:- equipment for receiving TV signals
an apparatus on a railway, typically a coloured light or a semaphore, giving indications to train drivers of whether or not the line is clear
Short Definition:apparatus on railway giving indications to train drivers of whether or not line is clear
Examples:- the driver of the mail train overran a signal at danger and ran into the rear of an express
Word: Signal
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsɪɡnl
convey information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound
Short Definition:convey information or instructions by means of gesture
Examples:- hold your fire until I signal
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