Signalize

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɡnəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of signalize

verb to make a signal or give a signal; to mark or celebrate with a signal

Example Sentences

A1 I signalize to my dog with a whistle when it's time to come inside.

A2 The traffic light signalized that it was safe to cross the street.

B1 The teacher used hand gestures to signalize to the students to be quiet.

B2 The fireworks display signalized the start of the celebration.

C1 The president's speech signalized a shift in government policy.

C2 The new law will signalize a major change in the way businesses operate.

Examples of signalize in a Sentence

formal The new policy is expected to signalize a shift in the company's strategic direction.

informal His decision to wear a suit to the party will signalize that he means business.

slang Dressing up in all black will signalize that you're ready to hit the town.

figurative The bright lights of the city signalize the start of a new adventure.

Grammatical Forms of signalize

• past tense: signalized
• plural: signalizes
• comparative: more signalized
• superlative: most signalized
• present tense: signalize
• future tense: will signalize
• perfect tense: have signalized
• continuous tense: is signalizing
• singular: signalize
• positive degree: signalize
• infinitive: to signalize
• gerund: signalizing
• participle: signalizing

Origin and Evolution of signalize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'signalize' originated from the Latin word 'signum' meaning 'sign' or 'signal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to make a signal or sign', the word 'signalize' evolved over time to also mean 'to make noteworthy or remarkable'.