signal

/sˈɪɡnə‌l/

/ˈsɪɡnəɫ/

to signal

MAIN VERB

to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement

synonyms : sign

to indicate something as a sign for something else

synonyms : bespeak

to do something to make one's feelings or opinions known

Signal

a gesture or action used to convey a message without using words

synonyms : sign

any incitement to action

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

signal

notably out of the ordinary

Examples

1. The darkness of the storm clouds signaled an impending rain.

2. The dark clouds signaled that rain was on its way.

3. She gets a weak wifi signal in the back of the house.

4. We lost our cable signal during the heavy rain last night.