signal
US /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
UK /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

1.
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or an instruction
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He gave a signal to the driver to stop.
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The traffic light changed to a green signal.
2.
an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received
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The phone has a weak signal here.
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The radio signal was clear.