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- Dictionarysignal/ˈsɪɡnl/
noun
- 1. a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned: "the firing of the gun was the signal for a chain of beacons to be lit" Similar
- 2. an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received: "equipment for receiving TV signals"
verb
- 1. convey information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound: "hold your fire until I signal"
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SIGNAL definition: 1. an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order: 2. a…. Learn more.
1. : sign, indication. 2. a. : an act, event, or watchword that has been agreed on as the occasion of concerted action. b. : something that incites to action. 3. : something (such as a sound, gesture, or object) that conveys notice or warning. 4. a. : an object used to transmit or convey information beyond the range of human voice. b.
Signal definition: anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.. See examples of SIGNAL used in a sentence.
noun. /ˈsɪɡnəl/ a movement or sound that you make to give somebody information, instructions, a warning, etc. synonym sign. a danger/warning/distress signal. at a signal At an agreed signal they left the room. signal to somebody She made an impatient signal to him, but he ignored her.
A signal is a gesture, sound, or action which is intended to give a particular message to the person who sees or hears it. They fired three distress signals. As soon as it was dark, Mrs Evans gave the signal. You mustn't fire without my signal. Synonyms: cue, sign, nod, prompting More Synonyms of signal. 2.verb.
A signal is a gesture or message that people use to communicate with each other. The wave you give a good friend to call her over from across the room and the impulse that transmits your voice through the telephone to your mother are both signals.
a movement, light, or sound that gives information, or tells people what to do: At a signal from their teacher, the children all held up their flags. Don't move until I give the signal. Fewer examples. That light is a signal that the studio is being used. The flare was a signal that the ship was in trouble.
SIGNAL meaning: 1 : an event or act which shows that something exists or that gives information about something sign often + of; 2 : something (such as a sound, a movement of part of the body, or an object) that gives information about something or that tells someone to do something
Definition of signal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The signals just get louder and louder.signal (for somebody) to do something• He tapped Oliver's arm and signalled him to follow.•. Your negative attitude may be the best signal you have to begin rebuilding a relationship before it is too late.•. The footmen looked relieved to see me, and I immediately signalled them to get to their positions.•.
