stoplight

• Существительное, обозначающее визуальный сигнал, используемый для регулирования движения транспорта на перекрёстках, или красный свет в задней части автомобиля, сигнализирующий о нажатии на тормоза.

A noun referring to a visual signal used to control the flow of traffic at intersections, or a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied.

1. Traffic signalA1formalamerican

   A set of colored lights at a road intersection used to control the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.

   Светофор

   • The car stopped at the stoplight.
   • He waited for the stoplight to turn green.
   • The stoplight changed from red to green.

   Synonymslightrobotsignaltraffic lighttraffic signal

2. Brake lightB1informalamerican

   A red light on the back of a vehicle that illuminates when the driver presses the brake pedal.

   Стоп-сигнал

   • I saw his stoplight come on as he slowed down.
   • One of the stoplights on the truck is broken.
   • She checked her stoplights before the long drive.

   Synonymsbrake light