warning light
warning light · warning lights
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A light on a dashboard or control panel that lights up when something undesirable has…A light on a dashboard or control panel that lights up when something undesirable has happened, or is about to happen; or if placed on a tall structure, to warn aircraft of its presence.
» Vladimir disregarded the warning lights and kept driving.
Meaning
1 sensesA light on a dashboard or control panel that lights up when something undesirable has happened, or is about to happen; or if placed on a tall structure, to warn aircraft of its presence.
More definitions
- a cautionary sign of danger
Examples
2 sentencesVladimir disregarded the warning lights and kept driving.
Put on the hazard warning light before you get out to change the tire.
Forms
plural: warning lights| Singular | warning light |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a cautionary sign of danger:red light