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Signal

noun

/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Meaning

a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

a gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

The driver gave a hand signal before turning left.

signal a change

sign, indication, cue, gesture, alert

Entry 1

sign, indication, cue, gesture

Entry 2

gesture, indication, sign, cue, alert

silence, stillness, inaction, concealment

Entry 1

silence, stillness, inaction

Entry 2

silence, concealment

traffic signal, phone signal, warning signal, clear signal, give a signal, danger signal, signal strength, signal failure

Entry 1

traffic signal, phone signal, warning signal, clear signal

Entry 2

give a signal, danger signal, signal strength, signal failure

An attempt to achieve a goal; to try hard to do or achieve something.

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

A dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce with spices; or to prepare food in such a style.

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen