stoplight
A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green,…A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
» I practice harmonica while waiting at stoplights.
Meaning
2 senses(Philippines, US)A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.
a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
Examples
8 sentencesI practice harmonica while waiting at stoplights.
The driver ignored the stoplight.
Didn't you see the stoplight was red?
Ти не бачила, що світлофор горів червоним?
deHaben Sie nicht gesehen, daß die Ampel rot war?
Do I turn left at the first stoplight?
When you see the stoplight is red, stop.
Origin
From stop + light.From stop + light.
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Forms
plural: stoplightsSynonyms
4 synonyms- a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop:brake light
- a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections:traffic lighttraffic signal