Go signal: meaning, definitions and examples

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go signal

 

[ ɡoʊ ˈsɪɡnəl ]

Context #1

communication

A signal given to indicate that one is ready to start or proceed with something.

Synonyms

approval, green light, green signal, okay

Examples of usage

  • The referee blew the whistle as the go signal for the game to begin.
  • He raised his hand as a go signal to the rest of the team.
Context #2

military

A signal to begin an attack or a military operation.

Synonyms

assault signal, attack order, launch command

Examples of usage

  • The commander gave the final go signal for the troops to advance.
  • The go signal was received, and the mission was executed.

Translations

Translations of the word "go signal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinal de partida

🇮🇳 जाने का संकेत

🇩🇪 Startsignal

🇮🇩 sinyal jalan

🇺🇦 сигнал старту

🇵🇱 sygnał startu

🇯🇵 開始の合図

🇫🇷 signal de départ

🇪🇸 señal de partida

🇹🇷 başlama sinyali

🇰🇷 출발 신호

🇸🇦 إشارة الانطلاق

🇨🇿 startovací signál

🇸🇰 signál na štart

🇨🇳 出发信号

🇸🇮 signal za začetek

🇮🇸 upphafsmerki

🇰🇿 жолға шығу белгісі

🇬🇪 გაშვების სიგნალი

🇦🇿 başlama siqnalı

🇲🇽 señal de partida

Word origin

The term 'go signal' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'go' as a word indicating permission to proceed and 'signal' as a means of communication. It is commonly used in various fields such as sports, military, and everyday communication to signify the beginning or approval of an action or operation.