signalize
[ sig-nl-ahyz ]
/ ˈsɪg nlˌaɪz /
verb (used with object), sig·nal·ized, sig·nal·iz·ing.
to make notable or conspicuous.
to point out or indicate particularly.
to equip (a particular traffic crossing or an entire transportation route) with traffic signals.
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signalize
signalise
/ (ˈsɪɡnəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make noteworthy or conspicuous
to point out carefully
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