0 an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:
1 a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio or television in order to produce a sound, picture, or message
2 something that shows that something else exists or is likely to happen:
The loss is a clear signal of his deteriorating confidence.
The changing colour of the leaves on the trees is a signal that it will soon be autumn.
3 equipment, especially on the side of a railway or road, often with lights, that tells drivers to stop, continue, or go more slowly:
4 to make a movement, sound, flash, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:
Flashing lights on a parked car usually signal a warning (to other drivers).
She signalled for help.
[ + that ] She signalled to the cars behind her that they were going the wrong way.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The children's mother signalled them to be quiet.
[ + to infinitive ] The children's mother signalled to/for them to be quiet.
6 noticeable and unusual:
7 an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order:
8 a series of energy waves that carry a sound, picture, or other information:
a low-frequency radio signal
10 to make a movement, sound, etc. that gives information or tells people what to do:
11 a sign that something is true or that something is going to happen:
a signal to sb It is a signal to the rest of the world that we are serious about global warming.
a signal of sth It was a strong signal of the power now wielded by big institutional investors.
mixed/conflicting/contradicting signals
a positive signal
12 a series of electrical or radio waves that are sent to a radio, television, or mobile phone in order to produce a sound, picture, or message:
I couldn't get a signal on my phone.
13 to show that something is going to happen or that you are going to do something:
At a prearranged signal, everyone started moving forwards.
At the given signal, the group rushed forward to the barrier.
I've been trying to call him all evening, but I keep getting the engaged signal.
A whistle is the signal for the children to line up ready to go into the classroom.
The picture quality is bad because the TV signal isn't powerful enough.
The equipment sent out a regular high-pitched signal.
There is some interference on the signal - do not adjust your set.
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行動, 信號, (車輛)轉向燈(同 turn signal)…
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行动, 信号, (车辆)转向灯(同 turn signal)…
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señal, seña, hacer señas (a)…
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sinal, fazer sinal, sinalizar…
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合図, 信号, 電波…
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işaret, sinyal, radyo/televizyon sinyali…
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signal [masculine], signe [masculine], faire signe…
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senyal, fer senyals (a)…
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