beacon

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сигнальное или направляющее устройство, такое как огонь на холме, радиостанция для навигации или свет на башне, предупреждающий корабли об опасностях; также может относиться к акту сияния, как маяк, или направления с его помощью.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo o señal que sirve para guiar o advertir, como un fuego en una colina, una radioemisora para navegación o una luz en una torre que alerta a los barcos de peligros; también puede referirse a algo que ilumina u orienta, como un faro o una guía.frNom désignant un dispositif qui émet un signal ou sert de guide, comme un feu sur une colline, une station radio de navigation ou une lumière sur une tour pour avertir les navires des dangers ; il peut aussi se référer à quelque chose qui éclaire ou oriente, au propre comme au figuré.deSubstantiv, das ein Signal- oder Leuchtfeuer bezeichnet, etwa ein Feuer auf einem Hügel, einen Funksender zur Navigation oder ein Licht auf einem Turm, das Schiffe vor Gefahren warnt; kann auch eine Person oder Sache bezeichnen, die Orientierung oder Hoffnung gibt.ptSubstantivo 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.zh指用于发出信号或引导方向的装置，如山顶的烽火、导航用的无线电台、或警告船只避难的灯塔灯光；也可指像灯塔一样发光或由此引导的行为。arاسم يدل على جهاز أو مصدر للإشارة أو الهداية، مثل نار على تل أو محطة راديو للملاحة أو ضوء على برج لتحذير السفن من الأخطار؛ ويشير أيضاً إلى فعل الإضاءة أو الإرشاد.

1. Signal fire B2 formal

   A fire, typically on a hill or tower, used as a signal or warning that can be seen from a distance.

   • 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.

   ruСигнальный огоньesSeñal de fuegofrfeu de signalisationdeSignalfeuerptFogueira de sinalizaçãozh烽火arنار الإشارة

   同义词: balefiresignal fire

2. Navigational radio signal B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРадиомаякesRadiofaro de navegaciónfrbalise radio de navigationdeFunkfeuerptRadiofarolzh无线电信标arمنارة راديوية

   同义词: radio beacon

3. Warning light tower B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМаякesFaro de advertenciafrPhare de signalisation maritimedeLeuchtturmptFarolzh灯塔arمنارة تحذيرية

   同义词: lighthousepharos

4. Shine brightly C1 informal

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

   • The stars beacond down on the dark forest.
   • Her smile beacond across the crowded room.
   • The lantern beacond through the stormy night.

   ruЯрко светитьesDestellar como un farofrBriller comme un pharedeHell leuchtenptBrilhar intensamentezh明亮照耀arيضيء كمنارة

5. Guide or direct C1 formal

   To lead or direct someone using a beacon or similar guiding signal.

   • 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.

   ruНаправлятьesGuía o dirección mediante balizafrguider (à l'aide d'un signal)deLeitenptGuiarzh指引方向arيوجّه

• beacons plural form
• beacons' possessive plural form
• beacon's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to shine or guide like a beacon, or to serve as a signal or warning.

ruГлагол, означающий светить или направлять, как маяк, или служить сигналом или предупреждением.esVerbo que significa brillar o guiar como un faro, o servir como señal o advertencia.frVerbe signifiant éclairer ou guider comme un phare, ou servir de signal ou d'avertissement.deVerb, das bedeutet, wie ein Leuchtfeuer zu leuchten oder den Weg zu weisen, oder als Signal oder Warnung zu dienen.ptVerbo que significa brilhar ou guiar como um farol, ou servir como sinal ou advertência.zh动词，意为像灯塔一样发光或指引方向，也可指发出信号或警告。arفعل يعني أن يضيء أو يوجّه كما يفعل المنارة، أو أن يكون إشارة أو إنذارًا.

1. To shine brightly B2 formal

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

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

   ruСиятьesbrillar intensamente (como un faro)frBriller comme un pharedeLeuchtenptBrilhar intensamentezh闪耀arيضيء كالمنارة

   同义词: beamblazeflaregleamglowradiateshine

2. To guide or signal B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСигнализироватьesServir de guía o señalfrguider par signauxdeSignalisierenptSinalizarzh指引arيهدي بالإشارة

   同义词: beckondirectguideilluminateleadsignal

• beaconed past participle
• beaconed past simple
• beaconing present participle
• beacons third person singular