Red Light (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cautionary sign of danger.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The signal to stop.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The driver slammed on the brakes when he saw the red light ahead.
- She was caught running the red light on Main Street and got a hefty fine.
- The policeman stood at the intersection, ushering pedestrians across on the green light and holding them back on the red light.
- As we approached the crossing, the red light started to flash, indicating that we had to wait.
- The cyclist sped through the intersection, ignoring the red light and narrowly avoiding a collision.