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? — Ahha
deHaben Sie nicht gesehen, daß die Ampel rot war? — Waldelfe
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