Definition

1. Verb:
   • To make something conspicuous or noteworthy: To draw attention to something, making it stand out or be particularly noticeable.
   • To point out carefully and clearly: To indicate or highlight something with precision and clarity.
   • To communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs: To convey information, instructions, or feelings using gestures, lights, or other visual cues instead of words.
   • To provide with traffic signals: To install or equip an area, especially a road intersection, with official signaling devices like traffic lights.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The bright colors of the bird signalise its presence to potential mates. (To make conspicuous)
  • The guide will signalise the important landmarks during the tour. (To point out carefully)
  • The referee will signalise a foul by blowing the whistle and raising a flag. (To communicate by signals)
  • The city council voted to signalise the dangerous intersection. (To provide with traffic signals)

Advanced Usage

• "to signalise oneself": To distinguish oneself, to make oneself notable through one's actions or achievements.
  • She signalised herself in the field of medical research.
• "to signalise an event": To mark or commemorate an event as being of special importance.
  • A special ceremony was held to signalise the centenary of the university.

Variants and Related Words

• Signalize: This is the primary and more common spelling, especially in American English. "Signalise" is a variant spelling.
• Signal (n/adj): The sign or event that conveys information. (e.g., )
• Signaler/Signaller (n): A person who signals.
• Signaling/Signalling (n): The act or process of sending a signal.

Synonyms

• Indicate: To point out or show.
• Mark: To be a distinguishing feature of; to celebrate or observe (an event).
• Highlight: To emphasize or make prominent.
• Betoken: To be a sign of; to indicate.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(Note: "Signalise" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The related noun "signal" is used instead.) - Signal for: To make a gesture or sign to request something. - He signaled for the check. - Signal to: To communicate with someone using signals. - The officer signaled to the driver to stop.

Related Idioms

(Note: Common idioms use the noun "signal" rather than the verb "signalise".) - A clear signal: An unambiguous indication. - His resignation sent a clear signal of his dissatisfaction. - Signal one's intentions: To make one's plans or feelings known indirectly. - By investing heavily, the company signaled its intentions to dominate the market.

Verb

1. make conspicuous or noteworthy
2. point out carefully and clearly
3. 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
4. provide with traffic signals
   • signalize a busy intersection