signal tower

• Tour élevée utilisée pour émettre ou recevoir des signaux, tels que des signaux radio, télévisuels ou de télécommunications, souvent située dans des endroits isolés ou en hauteur.

A tall structure used to transmit or receive signals, such as radio, television, or telecommunications signals, often found in remote or elevated locations.

1. Railway signal towerB2formal

   A structure beside a railway line that houses equipment and personnel to control train movements and signals.

   poste d'aiguillage

   • The signal tower operator changed the track points for the approaching train.
   • From the signal tower, you can see the entire station layout.
   • The old signal tower was replaced by a modern electronic control center.

2. Telecommunications towerB2formal

   A tall structure used to transmit and receive signals for communication, such as radio, television, or mobile phones.

   tour de télécommunications

   • The new signal tower improved mobile phone coverage in the valley.
   • Engineers climbed the signal tower to repair the antenna.
   • The signal tower broadcasts radio waves across the entire region.