Turn Indicator (Noun)
Meaning
A blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The driver flipped the turn indicator to signal her intention to change lanes.
- Before making a left turn, he activated the turn indicator to alert other drivers.
- The car's faulty turn indicator was causing headaches for the mechanic trying to diagnose the problem.
- As she approached the intersection, she turned on her turn indicator to indicate she would be turning right.
- The motorcyclist used the turn indicator mounted on the handlebars to signal her intention to turn off the highway.