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to signal
01
sinalizar, fazer um sinal
to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement
Transitive: to signal sth
Ditransitive: to signal sb to do sth
Exemplos
The coach signaled the players to execute a specific play using hand gestures.
O treinador sinalizou aos jogadores para executar uma jogada específica usando gestos manuais.
In a crowded room, she discreetly signaled her friend across the table to join her.
Em uma sala lotada, ela discretamente sinalizou para seu amigo do outro lado da mesa para se juntar a ela.
02
sinalizar, indicar
to indicate something as a sign for something else
Transitive: to signal sth | to signal that
Exemplos
The dark clouds in the sky signaled an approaching storm.
As nuvens escuras no céu sinalizavam uma tempestade se aproximando.
His frequent coughing signaled that he might be coming down with a cold.
Sua tosse frequente sinalizava que ele poderia estar ficando resfriado.
03
sinalizar, manifestar
to do something to make one's feelings or opinions known
Transitive: to signal an opinion or sentiment
Exemplos
She signaled her disapproval by crossing her arms and frowning.
Ela sinalizou sua desaprovação cruzando os braços e franzindo a testa.
The protesters signaled their dissent by chanting slogans and holding up signs.
Os manifestantes sinalizaram seu dissenso cantando slogans e segurando cartazes.
Signal
01
sinal, sinais
a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone
Exemplos
The satellite transmits a signal to the television station, allowing live broadcasts to be aired.
O satélite transmite um sinal para a estação de televisão, permitindo que transmissões ao vivo sejam exibidas.
My mobile phone lost signal in the remote area, making it impossible to make calls.
Meu telefone celular perdeu o sinal na área remota, tornando impossível fazer chamadas.
02
sinal, símbolo
a gesture or action used to convey a message without using words
Exemplos
She raised her hand as a signal to get the teacher's attention.
Ela levantou a mão como um sinal para chamar a atenção do professor.
The referee 's whistle served as a signal to stop the game.
O apito do árbitro serviu como sinal para parar o jogo.
03
any stimulus, warning, or indication that encourages or triggers a specific action
Exemplos
The bell was the signal to begin class.
The red flag served as a signal to stop work.
signal
01
unusually important, remarkable, or outstanding in quality or effect
Exemplos
She made a signal contribution to the research project.
The general achieved a signal victory in the campaign.
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