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code; sign

NounSino-Korean: 信號

  1. 1

    code; sign

    A signal such as a certain sound, color, light, and gesture, which is used according to an agreement in order to deliver a certain message.

    Korean definition: 어떤 내용의 전달을 위해 서로 약속하여 사용하는 일정한 소리, 색깔, 빛, 몸짓 등의 부호.

    • We waited for the green light to cross the crosswalk.

    • The hand gesture he made to me was a sign that the boss was very angry right now.

  2. 2

    signal

    The sound heard when one is getting through to someone by a telephone or radio, etc.

    Korean definition: 전화나 무전기 등이 울리는 소리.

    • He was just staring at the phone, and as soon as it rang, he picked up the receiver.

    • When the signal came over the radio, the police officer, as if he had been waiting, began explaining how the incident happened.

  3. 3

    sign; signal

    Something that tells someone that a certain thing has happened or will happen.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이 일어났거나 일어날 것을 알려 주는 것.

    • Forgetfulness may be a signal telling you to take steps against dementia.

    • That day's earthquake was just a sign of a bigger disaster to come.