See Also: signalize(dictionary)

signalize (iou)



signalize verb. Also signalise. E17.
[from SIGNAL adjective + -IZE.]
verb trans. Make remarkable or noteworthy; distinguish. E17.
H. S. Salt A..little flower, with not much except its rarity to signalize it.
b. Make known or display in a striking manner. E18.
verb trans. Be a feature of; characterize. L17.
C. Pebody Cheers..signalised the success of the Minister's speech.
verb trans. Point out, draw attention to. E18.
W. S. Churchill This expression rex Anglorum is..signalised by historians as a milestone in our history.
verb trans. & intrans. Give a signal or signals (to); communicate (with) by means of a signal or signals. E19.
verb trans. = SIGNAL verb 2a, b. L19.
W. Deeping Putting-up of the shutters had signalized a voluntary bankruptcy. F. Tomlin A letter..signalized..arrangements for the next meeting.
verb trans. Provide with traffic signals. US & Austral. M20.