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distress signal

/dɪˈstres ˈsɪɡnəl/

Tradução: Sinal enviado por um navio, avião ou pessoa em perigo grave, pedindo ajuda imediata. Pode ser uma chamada de rádio, um foguete sinalizador, uma bandeira ou outro sinal visual ou sonoro de socorro.

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/dɪˈstres ˈsɪɡnəl/B2formaltechnical
  • ptSinal enviado por um navio, avião ou pessoa em perigo grave, pedindo ajuda imediata. Pode ser uma chamada de rádio, um foguete sinalizador, uma bandeira ou outro sinal visual ou sonoro de socorro.

A signal sent by a ship, aircraft, or person in serious danger, requesting immediate assistance. It can be a radio call, flare, flag, or other visual or audible sign of emergency.

  1. Emergency communicationB1formal

    A signal sent by a person or vehicle in danger to request help.

    ptSinal de socorro

    • The ship sent out a distress signal after hitting an iceberg.
    • The hiker used a mirror to flash a distress signal to the rescue helicopter.
    • The pilot activated the emergency beacon as a distress signal.
  2. Metaphorical cry for helpB2informal

    A clear indication that someone is in serious trouble or needs urgent assistance.

    ptSinal de socorro

    • His constant complaining was a distress signal that he was overwhelmed at work.
    • The sudden drop in sales was a distress signal for the company.
    • Her late-night phone call was a distress signal that something was wrong.