danger signal
A signal set at danger and showing a red light or other stop indication, which a train…A signal set at danger and showing a red light or other stop indication, which a train driver must not pass until it changes or until manually cleared past the signal by a dispatcher.
» A red light is often used as a danger signal.
Ein rotes Licht wird oft als Warnsignal verwendet. — Sudajaengi
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2 sensesA signal set at danger and showing a red light or other stop indication, which a train driver must not pass until it changes or until manually cleared past the signal by a dispatcher.
(figuratively)An indication that a potentially bad or dangerous situation could develop.
Examples
1 sentencesA red light is often used as a danger signal.
deEin rotes Licht wird oft als Warnsignal verwendet. — Sudajaengi
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