Signaling (Noun)
Meaning
Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The flashing lights on the police car were signaling an emergency situation to other drivers on the road.
- Her avoiding eye contact was signaling that she was uncomfortable with the conversation.
- The absence of signals from the satellite had been signaling to engineers that something was amiss since yesterday.
- The head of the company's nervous behavior was signaling that a significant announcement was going to be made.
- The waving of the flags by the fans was signaling their support for the team during the championship game.
Synonyms
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Hyponyms
- Dog-ear
- Visual Signal
- Warning Signal
- Whistle
- Storm Signal
- Drumbeat
- Output Signal
- Starting Signal
- Electronic Signal
- Ticktack
- Animal Communication
- Distress Signal
- Telegraphic Signal
- All Clear
- Alarm
- High Sign
- Number
- Radio Beacon
- Input Signal
- Curfew
- Time Signal
- Bugle Call
- Recording
- Symbol
- Alarum
- Indicator
- Phone Number
- Radio Beam
- Retreat