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- Dictionarysig·nal/ˈsiɡn(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned: "the firing of the gun was the signal for a chain of beacons to be lit" Similar
- 2. an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received: "equipment for receiving TV signals"
verb
- 1. transmit information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound: "hold your fire until I signal"
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1. : sign, indication. 2. a. : an act, event, or watchword that has been agreed on as the occasion of concerted action. b. : something that incites to action. 3. : something (such as a sound, gesture, or object) that conveys notice or warning. 4. a. : an object used to transmit or convey information beyond the range of human voice. b.
SIGNAL definition: 1. an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order: 2. a…. Learn more.
A signal is a gesture or message that people use to communicate with each other. The wave you give a good friend to call her over from across the room and the impulse that transmits your voice through the telephone to your mother are both signals.
Signal definition: anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.. See examples of SIGNAL used in a sentence.
A signal is a series of radio waves, light waves, or changes in electrical current which may carry information.
SIGNAL meaning: 1 : an event or act which shows that something exists or that gives information about something sign often + of; 2 : something (such as a sound, a movement of part of the body, or an object) that gives information about something or that tells someone to do something
noun. /ˈsɪɡnəl/ a movement or sound that you make to give somebody information, instructions, a warning, etc. synonym sign. a danger/warning/distress signal. at a signal At an agreed signal they left the room. signal to somebody She made an impatient signal to him, but he ignored her.
a movement, light, or sound that gives information, or tells people what to do: At a signal from their teacher, the children all held up their flags. Don't move until I give the signal. Fewer examples. That light is a signal that the studio is being used. The flare was a signal that the ship was in trouble.
noun. /ˈsɪɡnəl/ a movement or sound that you make to give someone information, instructions, a warning, etc. synonym sign a danger/warning/distress etc. signal At an agreed signal they left the room. The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. When I give the signal, run!
Definition of signal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
