Word SIGNAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

signal

🇺🇸 [ˈsɪɡnəl]

Meanings

A gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions. Signals can be used to initiate or control actions or to alert someone to important information.

Examples

• The traffic light turned green, signaling that it was time to go.
• He raised his hand as a signal for the meeting to begin.
• The siren was a signal of an approaching storm.

Synonyms

indication • cue • alert

Antonyms

silence • unawareness • confusion