Meaning & use
Signalled
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Made a sign, gesture, or other indication to communicate information, a warning, or an instruction.
See it in a sentence
The conductor signalled for the train to depart.
She signalled her agreement with a small nod.
A note on using this word
This is the standard British and Commonwealth spelling; American English typically uses 'signaled' with a single L.
Words with a similar meaning
gesturedindicated
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Showed or made evident, as an event marking a change.
The resignation signalled a shift in company policy.
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