signalize
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Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To make something noticeable, prominent, or worthy of attention.
- To point out or indicate something carefully and clearly.
- To communicate silently using signals, signs, or gestures.
- To provide or mark something with a traffic signal.
Usage and Examples
To make conspicuous or noteworthy:
- The discovery of penicillin signalized a new era in medicine.
- A gold star on the map signalizes the capital city.
To point out carefully and clearly:
- The guide signalized the important landmarks as we passed them.
- The report signalizes the key factors contributing to the success.
To communicate silently by signals or signs:
- The scout signalized the all-clear message to the rest of the team.
- He signalized his intention to turn by using the car's indicator.
To provide with traffic signals:
- The city council voted to signalize the dangerous intersection.
- The newly signalized junction has improved traffic flow.
Advanced Usage
- "To signalize oneself": To distinguish oneself; to become notable for one's actions or achievements.
- She signalized herself in the field of astrophysics with her groundbreaking research.
Variants and Related Words
- Signal (n): A gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or an instruction.
- A red light is a signal to stop.
- Signal (v): To transmit information or instructions by means of a signal.
- The conductor signaled for the orchestra to begin.
- Sign (n/v): A broader term for an object, gesture, or event that conveys meaning.
- Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
- Signalization (n): The action of fitting something with signals or the process of making something notable.
- The signalization of the highway exit was completed last week.
Synonyms
- Highlight: To emphasize or make prominent.
- Indicate: To point out or show.
- Mark: To be a feature of; to distinguish.
- Gesturalize: To use gestures, especially instead of speech.
Antonyms
- Conceal: To keep from sight; to hide.
- Mask: To cover or disguise.
- Overlook: To fail to notice or consider.
Related Phrases
- Signal for attention: To make a sign to get someone's notice.
- He signaled for attention by waving his hand.
- Signal a change: To indicate that a change is happening or about to happen.
- The CEO's resignation signaled a change in the company's direction.
Verb
- make conspicuous or noteworthy
- point out carefully and clearly
- 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
- provide with traffic signals
- signalize a busy intersection