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storm signal

/stɔːrm ˈsɪɡnəl/

Tradução: Sinal de alerta que indica a aproximação ou a detecção de uma tempestade, usado especialmente em contextos marítimos ou meteorológicos para avisar as pessoas sobre a necessidade de adotar medidas de segurança.

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/stɔːrm ˈsɪɡnəl/B2formaltechnical
  • ptSinal de alerta que indica a aproximação ou a detecção de uma tempestade, usado especialmente em contextos marítimos ou meteorológicos para avisar as pessoas sobre a necessidade de adotar medidas de segurança.

A warning signal indicating that a storm is approaching or has been detected, often used in maritime or meteorological contexts to alert people to take safety precautions.

  1. Weather warningB2formal

    A visual or audible signal indicating that a storm is approaching or expected.

    ptAviso de tempestade

    • The coast guard raised the storm signal to warn ships.
    • When the storm signal is hoisted, all boats must return to port.
    • The red storm signal means a severe typhoon is imminent.
  2. Figurative warning signC1informal

    An early indication or sign that a difficult or turbulent situation is developing.

    ptSinal de alerta

    • The rising unemployment rate is a storm signal for the economy.
    • His sudden silence was a storm signal that something was wrong.
    • The company's falling profits are a storm signal for potential layoffs.