signal

An archaic or literary adjective meaning remarkable, striking, or notable.

ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, означающее выдающийся, поразительный или примечательный.esAdjetivo que significa notable, sobresaliente o que llama la atención por ser importante o digno de mención.frAdjectif littéraire ou soutenu signifiant remarquable, frappant ou digne d'attention.deVeraltetes oder literarisches Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung herausragend, bemerkenswert oder auffällig.ptAdjetivo arcaico ou literário que significa notável, impressionante ou digno de atenção; algo que se destaca por sua excelência ou importância.zh过时或文学用语中的形容词，意为杰出的、惊人的或值得注意的。arصفة فصيحة أو قديمة بمعنى بارز أو لافت للنظر أو جدير بالملاحظة.

1. Notable or remarkable C1 formal

   Standing out from the ordinary; striking or conspicuous.

   • The project was a signal success for the team.
   • Her signal contribution to the field was widely recognized.
   • The event was a signal failure in terms of organization.

   ruВыдающийсяesnotable, señaladofrRemarquable, notabledeBemerkenswertptNotávelzh显著的arبارز

   Synonymes: conspicuousexceptionalextraordinarymemorablenotableoutstandingprominentremarkablesignificantstriking

   Antonymes: commoninconspicuousordinaryunremarkable

• more signal comparative form
• most signal superlative form

A noun referring to a sign, gesture, or transmitted impulse that conveys information, instructions, or a warning.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее знак, жест или передаваемый импульс, который передаёт информацию, инструкции или предупреждение.esSustantivo que denota una señal, gesto o impulso transmitido que comunica información, instrucciones o una advertencia.frNom désignant un signe, un geste ou une impulsion transmise qui porte une information, une instruction ou un avertissement.deEin Zeichen, eine Geste oder ein übertragener Impuls, der Informationen, Anweisungen oder eine Warnung übermittelt.ptSubstantivo que designa um sinal, gesto ou impulso transmitido que leva informação, instruções ou aviso.zh名词，指传递信息、指令或警告的标志、手势或传输的脉冲。arاسم يدل على علامة أو إشارة أو نبضة مُرسَلة تنقل معلومات أو تعليمات أو تحذيرًا.

1. Sign or indication A2 formal

   A gesture, sound, or action that conveys information or instructions.

   • The referee gave a signal to start the game.
   • She raised her hand as a signal for help.
   • The smoke was a signal that something was burning.

   ruСигналesSeñal o indicaciónfrsigne, signaldeSignalptSinalzh信号arإشارة

   Synonymes: cuegesturehintindicationmarkeromensignsymptomtokenwarning

2. Electronic transmission B1 formal

   An electrical or electromagnetic impulse that carries data, such as radio, TV, or internet signals.

   • The radio signal is weak in this area.
   • My phone lost the signal during the storm.
   • The satellite sends a signal to the receiver on Earth.

   ruСигналesSeñal electrónicafrsignal (transmission électronique)deSignalptSinalzh信号arإشارة

   Synonymes: broadcastemissionimpulsetransmissionwave

3. Traffic or warning device A2 formal

   A device that uses lights, sounds, or movements to warn or direct people, such as traffic lights or railway signals.

   • The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
   • The train driver obeyed the signal at the crossing.
   • The warning signal flashed before the explosion.

   ruСигналesSeñal de tráfico o advertenciafrDispositif de signalisationdeSignalptSinalzh信号arإشارة

   Synonymes: alarmbeaconindicatorlightsemaphoretraffic lightwarning light

• signals plural form
• signals' possessive plural form
• signal's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по передаче информации или инструкций с помощью жеста, действия или звука.esVerbo utilizado para indicar la acción de transmitir información o instrucciones mediante un gesto, acción o sonido, o para señalar o advertir algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de transmettre une information ou des instructions par un geste, une action ou un son, ou pour indiquer, annoncer ou avertir de quelque chose.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de transmitir informação ou instruções por meio de um gesto, ação ou som.zh动词，指通过手势、动作或声音来传递信息或指令。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على نقل المعلومات أو التعليمات بإشارة أو حركة أو صوت، أو للإشارة إلى شيء ما أو التنبيه إلى أمر ما.

1. Communicate non-verbally B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодавать сигналesSeñalar o comunicar sin palabrasfrsignaler par gestesdeSignale gebenptSinalizarzh示意arالإشارة

   Synonymes: beckoncueflaggesticulategestureindicatemotionnodsignwave

2. Indicate or show B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСигнализироватьesseñalar, indicarfrsignaler, indiquerdeSignal gebenptIndicarzh表明，预示arأشار إلى

   Synonymes: announcebetokendenoteforeshadowforetellheraldindicateportendpresagesignify

   Antonymes: concealhidemasksuppress

3. Transmit a signal B2 formal technical

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

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

   ruПередавать сигналesTransmitir una señalfrémettre un signaldeEin Signal sendenptTransmitir um sinalzh发送信号arإرسال إشارة

   Synonymes: beambroadcastemitradiaterelaysendtransmit

• signaled past participle
• signalled past participle
• signaled past simple
• signalled past simple
• signaling present participle
• signalling present participle
• signals third person singular