signal

²signal

verb

sig·naled or sig·nalledsig·nal·ing or sig·nal·ling\-nə-liŋ\

Definition of SIGNAL

transitive verb

1

: to notify by a signal <signal the fleet to turn back>

2

a : to communicate or indicate by or as if by signals <signaled the end of an era> b : to constitute a characteristic feature of (a meaningful linguistic form)

intransitive verb

: to make or send a signal

— sig·nal·er or sig·nal·ler noun

Examples of SIGNAL

1. Robins signal the arrival of spring.
2. The election results surely signal the start of a new era.
3. A lock on the suitcase might signal that there's something of value inside.
4. Did he signal before he made the left turn?
5. They signaled at me to come over to their table.
6. He signaled us that it was time to begin the meeting.
7. The umpire signaled a strike.

First Known Use of SIGNAL

1805

Related to SIGNAL

Synonyms: beckon, flag, gesture, motion, wave

Related Words: nod; gesticulate, mime, pantomime, sign; signalize; acquaint, advise, inform, relate, tell; flourish, shrug

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