beacon

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo de sinalização ou orientação, como um fogo no alto de uma colina, uma estação de rádio usada para navegação ou uma luz numa torre que adverte os navios sobre perigos; também pode se referir ao ato de brilhar ou guiar como um farol.

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.

   Fogueira de sinalização

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbalefiresignal fire

2. Navigational radio signalB2formal

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

   Radiofarol

   • 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.

   Sinônimosradio beacon

3. Warning light towerB2formal

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

   Farol

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslighthousepharos

4. Shine brightlyC1informal

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

   Brilhar intensamente

   • 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.

   Guiar

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa brilhar ou guiar como um farol, ou servir como sinal ou advertência.

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.

   Brilhar intensamente

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

   Sinônimosbeamblazeflaregleamglowradiateshine

2. To guide or signalB2formal

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

   Sinalizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeckondirectguideilluminateleadsignal