SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
signal
verb
To convey information by a sign, sound, or gesture.
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A Portrait in the Wrong Window · paragraph 4To convey information by a sign, sound, or gesture.
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See signal in use
The rower raised one oar to signal that the boat was ready.
They agreed to signal each change of direction with a raised drumstick.
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