Starting Signal (Noun)
Meaning
A signal to begin (as in a race); "the starting signal was a green light"; "the runners awaited the start".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The runners sprinted down the track as soon as they saw the starting signal.
- The referee held up a green flag to give the starting signal for the bicycle race.
- The starting signal for the marathon was a loud gunshot that echoed through the city streets.
- The crowd cheered as the starting signal was given and the horses thundered out of the gate.
- The starting signal for the swim meet was a loud whistle that pierced the air.