signalise

verb

1. provide with traffic signals

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signalize a busy intersection

• Syn: ↑signalize

• Derivationally related forms: ↑signal (for: ↑signalize)

• Hypernyms: ↑supply, ↑provide, ↑render, ↑furnish

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

2. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

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He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture

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The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu

• Syn: ↑sign, ↑signal, ↑signalize

• Derivationally related forms:

↑signal (for: ↑signalize), ↑signal (for: ↑signal), ↑signaller (for: ↑signal), ↑signaler (for: ↑signal), ↑signaling (for: ↑signal), ↑sign (for: ↑sign), ↑signer (for: ↑sign), ↑signing (for: ↑sign)

• Hypernyms: ↑communicate, ↑intercommunicate

• Hyponyms: ↑wigwag, ↑semaphore, ↑heliograph, ↑flag, ↑whistle

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s

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Somebody ——s somebody

3. make conspicuous or noteworthy

• Syn: ↑signalize, ↑distinguish

• Derivationally related forms: ↑signalisation, ↑signalization (for: ↑signalize), ↑signal (for: ↑signalize)

• Hypernyms: ↑mark

• Hyponyms: ↑singularize, ↑singularise

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

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Something ——s something

4. point out carefully and clearly

• Syn: ↑signalize, ↑point out, ↑call attention

• Derivationally related forms: ↑signal (for: ↑signalize)

• Hypernyms: ↑indicate, ↑point, ↑designate, ↑show

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

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Something ——s something

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sigˈnalize or sigˈnalise transitive verb

To mark or distinguish signally

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Main Entry: ↑signal