signal
Definition
- n. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
- n. any incitement to action
- n. an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
- adj. notably out of the ordinary
Word forms
- Past tense
- signalled
- Past participle
- signalled
- Present participle
- signalling
- Third person singular
- signals
Example sentences
n.
The red light is a signal that you need to stop.
vt.
She signaled to her friend to come over.
vi.
The coach signaled for the players to start the game.
a.
His performance was a signal success for the team.
n.
The radio picked up a strong signal from the station.