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Definition signal in American English

signal noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsɪɡnəl/

▪ clear, important, powerful, strong, unmistakable

▪ carry, emit, generate, give, produce, send (out), transmit

1

a movement or sound made by someone that has a special meaning to another person

Example

He gave a signal to his driver to carry on.

Example

At the prearranged signal, we all jumped up and shouted "Surprise!"

Example

They waved a flag as a signal of distress.

Example

She knew she was sending him mixed signals.

Example

We waited for them to give us the signal to move.

1.1

information sent from one thing or person to another using a piece of equipment or an organized system

Example

sailors practicing their semaphore signals

Synonyms and related words
information data datum
2

a fact, event, or action that shows what someone intends to do or shows what is likely to happen

Example

They had ignored the strong signals of an approaching economic crisis .

Example

In terms of their personal relationships, teachers have to be very careful not to send students the wrong signals.

Example

The election was a signal for the party to rethink its strategies.

Example

When she told him she was leaving, Bill wasn't surprised - he had read the signals.

Synonyms and related words
sign signal indication
3

pictures, sound, or other information sent by one piece of electronic equipment and received by another one

Example

radio signals

Example

I've called several times, but I keep getting a busy signal.

Example

The copper wire carries the electrical signals.

Synonyms and related words
3G 4G answering machine
4

a piece of equipment with colored lights on it that tells the driver of a vehicle to stop, go, or slow down

Example

The signal was green.

Synonyms and related words
advanced green circus cone
Definition signal in American English