Signal (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The rapid decline in sales could signal that the company needs to change its marketing strategy.
- A consistent lack of motivation might signal that an employee is unfulfilled in their role.
- Rising rent prices signal that the local economy is experiencing a period of significant growth.
- A sudden increase in complaints from customers signal that there is a problem with the company's product quality.
- The sharp drop in new orders could signal that the industry is experiencing a downturn.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Predict
- Auspicate
- Mark
- Bode
- Betoken
- Foretell
- Augur
- Portend
- Prefigure
- Presage
- Prognosticate
- Forecast
- Foreshadow
Related Words
Meaning 2
Communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The detective signaled the suspect to come forward with a nod of his head.
- She signaled her friend to follow her by making eye contact and tilting her head.
- The coach signaled a timeout by holding up his hand.
- The conductor signaled the engineer to start the train by blowing a whistle.
- The pedestrians signaled the driver to pass with a wave of their hands.