directional signal

collocation in English

meaningsofdirectionalandsignal

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directional
adjective
uk
/daɪˈrek.ʃən.əl/us
/daɪˈrek.ʃən.əl/
electronicsspecialized
Directional radio equipment receives or sends stronger signals in ...
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signal
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/us
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or ...
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(Definition ofdirectionalandsignalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We are trying to find a highlydirectionalsignalthat would be safe for use at these difficult sites.
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We are trying to find a highlydirectionalsignalthat would be safe for use at these difficult sites.
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Cell phone companies use thisdirectionalsignalto improve reception along highways and inside buildings like stadiums and arenas.
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This was a verydirectionalsignalresembling an hourglass.
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Adirectionalsignalrotates like a lighthouse at a fixed rate.
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The detector receives adirectionalsignalthat is reflected back from a small, passive, transponder called a reflector that is included into outerwear, boots, helmets, and body protection.
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A radio-based system still utilizes adirectionalsignaltransmitted from an emitter, but being radio-based, its signal is not blocked by visual obstructions, lighting or weather conditions.
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Raymark chose to operate the station at a more modest daytimedirectionalsignalof only 250 watts, with the possibility of upgrades later.
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But judging by the weak and highly directional signals, received from both radio-tagged bats, it is possible that this roost site may have been located within a tree cavity.
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This setup combined the fog lamps ans the directional signals.
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The vehicle's directional signals (commonly known as blinkers or indicators) are often used as a way to announce one's intention to turn, thus alerting other drivers.
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To approach the runway, the pilot would fly to a published altitude and then use the main directional signals to line up with the runway and started flying toward it.
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