signal
noun
anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a signal to leave.
have signalled
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present perfectof signal.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Fed policymakers have signalled that they are concerned about the knock-on effects of the energy price increases fuelling overall inflation and potentially slowing the economy due to production cost increases.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
City have signalled their intent, how will those at Arsenal respond?
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
In recent days, both Maduro and his US counterpart Donald Trump have signalled a willingness to hold direct talks.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
The scheme is already in the process of expanding from the power sector to cover heavy industry including cement, steel and aluminum, and officials have signalled plans to apply it to even more sectors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
We are greatly encouraged by this, and have signalled "The planet Mars, we believe?"
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, August 20, 1892 by Various
