Signalizing

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɡ.nəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of signalizing

verb to make a signal or signals, especially with a gesture or other nonverbal means

Example Sentences

A1 The traffic light is signalizing that it is safe to cross the street.

A2 The alarm clock signalizes the start of a new day.

B1 The referee is signalizing a foul with a whistle.

B2 The captain signalized for the crew to prepare for rough weather ahead.

C1 The politician's speech was signalizing a shift in policy direction.

C2 The conductor signalized for the orchestra to begin playing the symphony.

Examples of signalizing in a Sentence

formal The traffic officer was signalizing for the cars to stop at the intersection.

informal The crossing guard was signalizing for us to cross the street.

slang The DJ was signalizing for the crowd to get hyped up.

figurative Her smile was signalizing her approval of the plan.

Grammatical Forms of signalizing

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

Origin and Evolution of signalizing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of giving signals or signs, 'signalizing' has evolved to also mean drawing attention to or highlighting something important.