signaling

• Substantiv, das jede nichtverbale Handlung oder Geste bezeichnet, die eine Botschaft kodiert; auch der Vorgang des Signalgebens oder Zeichengebens.

A noun referring to any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message.

1. Nonverbal communicationB2formal

   Any nonverbal action, gesture, or behavior that conveys a message or information to others.

   Signalverhalten

   • The teacher used hand signaling to quiet the class.
   • Animals often rely on signaling to warn of danger.
   • His subtle signaling indicated that we should leave the room.

   Synonymebody languagecueexpressiongestureindicationsignsignal

2. Technical transmissionB2formal

   The process of sending information or instructions using signals, such as in telecommunications or traffic systems.

   Signalisierung

   • The signaling system on the railway ensures trains don't collide.
   • Cell towers use radio signaling to connect calls.
   • The traffic signaling was upgraded to improve flow.

   Synonymecommunicationtransmission

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Informationen oder Anweisungen durch ein Zeichen, eine Geste, ein Geräusch oder eine Handlung zu übermitteln; auch etwas anzeigen, ankündigen oder auf etwas hinweisen.

A verb used to indicate the act of conveying information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound.

1. Communicate non-verballyB1formal

   To convey information or instructions through gestures, signs, or other non-verbal means.

   Signale geben

   • The police officer signaled the driver to stop.
   • She signaled her friend to come over by waving her hand.
   • He signaled that the coast was clear with a thumbs up.

   Synonymebeckoncueflaggesticulategestureindicatemotionnodsignwave

2. Indicate or showB2formal

   To be a sign or indication of something, often a future event or change.

   Signal geben

   • The economic data signals a potential recession.
   • His resignation signaled the end of an era for the company.
   • The dark clouds signaled an approaching storm.

   Synonymeannouncebetokendenoteforeshadowforetellheraldindicateportendpresagesignify

   Antonymeconcealhidemasksuppress

3. Transmit a signalB2formaltechnical

   To send a signal, especially using electronic or radio waves.

   Ein Signal senden

   • The satellite signals data back to Earth.
   • The radio tower signals warnings to ships at sea.
   • The device signals when the battery is low.

   Synonymebeambroadcastemitradiaterelaysendtransmit