signalize meaning

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signalize (verb): provide with traffic signals.

signalize has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

signalize as a verb

  1. provide with traffic signals
    • signalize a busy intersection

    Synonyms: signalise

    Type of: supply

    Related forms: signal

  2. 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

    Synonyms: sign, signal, signalise

    Type of: communicate

    Kinds: wigwag, semaphore, heliograph, flag, whistle

    Related forms: signal

  3. point out carefully and clearly

    Synonyms: signalise, point out, call attention

    Type of: indicate

    Related forms: signal

  4. make conspicuous or noteworthy

    Synonyms: signalise, distinguish

    Type of: mark

    Kinds: singularize

    Related forms: signalization, signal

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in ZE · 9-letter words

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