Dictionary Entry

signal

noun

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Meaning

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Example Sentence

The traffic light turned green, a clear signal for the line of cars to accelerate.

Usage Note

Use 'signal' when describing any deliberate or natural cue that carries meaning, from a referee’s whistle to a phone’s vibration.