signalize

/ˈsɪgnəlˌaɪz/
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Other forms: signalized; signalizing; signalizes

Definitions of signalize
  1. verb
    make conspicuous or noteworthy
    synonyms: distinguish, signalise
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    types:
    singularise, singularize
    distinguish as singular
    type of:
    mark
    designate as if by a mark
  2. verb
    point out carefully and clearly
    synonyms: call attention, point out, signalise
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    type of:
    designate, indicate, point, show
    indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
  3. verb
    communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
    synonyms: sign, signal, signalise
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    wigwag
    signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code
    semaphore
    send signals by or as if by semaphore
    heliograph
    signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays
    flag
    communicate or signal with a flag
    whistle
    give a signal by whistling
    type of:
    communicate, intercommunicate
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  4. verb
    provide with traffic signals
    “signalize a busy intersection”
    synonyms: signalise
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    type of:
    furnish, provide, render, supply
    give something useful or necessary to
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