Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

call-signal

noun
/kɔːl ˈsɪɡnəl/
Definition
A call-signal is a sign or message that indicates a need for communication or action.
Examples
  • The call-signal from the dispatcher alerted the team to the emergency.
  • He used a whistle as a call-signal during the hike.
  • In maritime communication, a specific sound acts as a call-signal for immediate harbor entry.
Meaning
It refers to a form of alert or notification that prompts someone to respond or take notice.
Synonyms
  • alert
  • notification
  • signal
  • cue
  • warning