Signal — meaning in English

English meaning

• cue noun A signal or prompt that tells someone it is time to act.
• signal noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

Senses

Signal is used for these senses in English:

• cue An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.
• cue The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next actor to speak; any word or words which serve to remind an actor to speak or to do something; a catchword.

cue — full definition

1. noun A signal or prompt that tells someone it is time to act.
2. noun A long tapered stick used to strike the ball in billiards, pool, or snooker.
3. verb To give someone a signal to begin or continue an action.

signal — full definition

1. noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
2. noun An action or event that indicates something is about to happen, or serves as a cue.
3. verb To indicate or communicate something using a gesture, sound, or device.
4. adj Remarkably notable or important.

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