beacon

• Substantiv, das ein Signal- oder Leuchtfeuer bezeichnet, etwa ein Feuer auf einem Hügel, einen Funksender zur Navigation oder ein Licht auf einem Turm, das Schiffe vor Gefahren warnt; kann auch eine Person oder Sache bezeichnen, die Orientierung oder Hoffnung gibt.

A noun referring to a signaling or guiding device, such as a fire on a hill, a radio station for navigation, or a light on a tower warning ships of hazards; it can also refer to the act of shining like a beacon or guiding with one.

1. Signal fireB2formal

   A fire, typically on a hill or tower, used as a signal or warning that can be seen from a distance.

   Signalfeuer

   • The ancient beacons were lit to warn of approaching enemies.
   • From the hilltop, the beacon could be seen for miles.
   • They built a beacon to guide travelers through the night.

   Synonymebalefiresignal fire

2. Navigational radio signalB2formal

   A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal used for navigation, especially by aircraft or ships.

   Funkfeuer

   • The pilot relied on the beacon to find the runway in fog.
   • Ships use radio beacons to determine their position at sea.
   • The airport's beacon helps guide planes during poor visibility.

   Synonymeradio beacon

3. Warning light towerB2formal

   A tower equipped with a bright light that warns ships of dangerous shoals or rocks.

   Leuchtturm

   • The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the rocky coast.
   • The beacon flashed every ten seconds to mark the hazard.
   • Ships steer clear of the beacon to avoid shallow waters.

   Synonymelighthousepharos

4. Shine brightlyC1informal

   To emit a bright, guiding light, similar to a beacon.

   Hell leuchten

   • The stars beacond down on the dark forest.
   • Her smile beacond across the crowded room.
   • The lantern beacond through the stormy night.

5. Guide or directC1formal

   To lead or direct someone using a beacon or similar guiding signal.

   Leiten

   • The lighthouse beacond the ship safely into the harbor.
   • The rescue team beacond the hikers back to camp.
   • The signal beacond the aircraft to the correct runway.

• Verb, das bedeutet, wie ein Leuchtfeuer zu leuchten oder den Weg zu weisen, oder als Signal oder Warnung zu dienen.

A verb meaning to shine or guide like a beacon, or to serve as a signal or warning.

1. To shine brightlyB2formal

   To emit a bright, guiding light, similar to a beacon.

   Leuchten

   • The lighthouse beacons across the dark sea.
   • Her smile beacons warmth and kindness.
   • The stars beaconed in the clear night sky.

   Synonymebeamblazeflaregleamglowradiateshine

2. To guide or signalB2formal

   To act as a guide or signal, especially by using a light or radio signal.

   Signalisieren

   • The control tower beacons the plane to the runway.
   • The rescue team used flares to beacon their location.
   • The lighthouse beacons ships safely into the harbor.

   Synonymebeckondirectguideilluminateleadsignal