British Sign Language UK
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Definition of British Sign Language - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
communicationRare UK visual language using hands and expressions for communicationRare UK
- She learned British Sign Language to communicate with her friend.
- British Sign Language is recognized as an official language.
- They offer courses in British Sign Language at the community center.
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Expressions with British
expression wishing someone good luck in a British way
He starts his new job tomorrow, so it's the best of British!
showing the British way of downplaying things
Her comment was a typical British understatement of the situation.
UK overseas territory made up of 55 islands in the Indian Ocean
The British Indian Ocean Territory is home to many seabirds.
dark green color linked to British racing cars
The car was painted in British racing green.
opposed to British people or culture
The protest had a strong anti-British sentiment.
the public service broadcaster in the UK
The British Broadcasting Corporation is funded by the TV license fee.
period when Britain ruled India from 1858 to 1947
Many important events happened during the British Raj.
person from the British Virgin Islands
She is a proud British Virgin Islander.
produced or created in Britain
This is a British-made car.
relating to both France and Britain together
The Franco-British alliance was very important in history.
supportive of British interests or policies
The pro-British sentiment in the region has grown significantly..
province in western Canada with Victoria as its capital
British Columbia is known for its beautiful landscapes.
inhabitant of British Columbia, Canada
Many British Columbians enjoy outdoor activities.
UK's international organization for cultural relations
She attended an event organized by the British Council.
UK Overseas Territory in the Caribbean
The British Virgin Islands are popular for sailing.
flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom.
legal authority of the British monarchy
The British Crown holds certain legal powers in the UK.
global empire led by the United Kingdom
At its height, the British Empire controlled vast territories.
English language used in the United Kingdom
She learned British English while studying in London.
archipelago in Northern Europe including Great Britain and Ireland
The British Isles have a rich cultural history.
UK national standards body
The British Standards Institution is the UK's national standards body.
time set one hour ahead of GMT in Britain
British Summer Time starts at the end of March.
born in Britain, not necessarily living there now
She is a British-born actor living in Canada.
Expressions with sign
write your name to show arrival
Please sign in at the front desk.
add a name to a participation list
She signed up her friend for the workshop.
stop using a computer or communication device
She decided to sign off after the long meeting.
agree formally to start working or being employed
She decided to sign on with the new tech startup..
in a way that shows something is completely missing
He left not a sign of regret.
indication that a living being is present or active
The rescue team was thrilled to find a sign of life under the debris..
authorize someone to fill in any amount on a cheque
He decided to sign a blank cheque for the charity.
thing that shows what a time period is like
That fashion trend is a sign of the times.
agree to join or take part in something
She decided to sign on for the summer camp.
formalize an agreement by signing a document
They decided to sign on the dotted line to finalize the deal.
transfer ownership by signing a document
She signed over the house to her brother.
give someone unlimited freedom or authority to act
The manager signed a blank check for the new project.
give up freedom by agreeing to something
She felt like she signed her life away with that job.
make a secret or subtle signal to someone
He gave a high sign to start the plan.
give up rights by signing a document
He signed away his inheritance in the agreement.
very bad or disastrous event
The economic collapse was considered a sign of the apocalypse by many experts.
hand gesture with index and little fingers extended
He made the sign of the horns at the concert.
make a decision leading to one's downfall
By ignoring the warnings, he signed his death warrant.
cause own failure or ruin by an action or decision
He signed his own death warrant by ignoring the warnings.
take an action that causes failure
By ignoring the warnings, he signed the death warrant of the plan.
system of communication using visual gestures and signs
She learned sign language to communicate with her deaf friends.
symbol @ used in email addresses or to tag users online
Type the at sign in your email address.
indication that something negative may happen
The dark clouds were a bad sign for the picnic.
sign showing direction, route, or destination for travelers
The direction sign pointed toward the city center.
Expressions with language
vivid or expressive words
The poet's colorful language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
words that are very rude or offensive
He used choice language when he got angry.
offensive or vulgar words
The movie was full of salty language.
unnatural, stiff or overly formal language
His speech was criticized for its wooden language that lacked emotion..
learn a language informally
She picked up the language while living abroad.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they talk the same language when it comes to values.
speak carefully to avoid being rude or offensive
Please watch your language; there are children sitting right behind you.
be careful with the words you use
You should watch your language when speaking to elders.
language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of the kids.
translate something in a very poor or incorrect way
The subtitles butchered the language of the original film.
words or actions expressing romantic feelings
He whispered sweet words, speaking the language of love.
speak politely and respectfully
She always minds her language when talking to elders.
avoid using offensive words
Please mind your language in front of the children.
use a language very badly or incorrectly
He really murdered the language during his speech!
excuse someone for using bad language
Please pardon his language; he didn't mean to offend.
understand and communicate well with someone
She really speaks his language when it comes to technology.
speak in a way someone understands
He talks my language when it comes to technology.
language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of children.
system of communication using visual gestures and signs
She learned sign language to communicate with her deaf friends.
words considered offensive or vulgar
He was scolded for using bad language in class.
language free from offensive words
The teacher encouraged the students to use clean language in the classroom.
language learned from birth and used at home
Spanish is her first language.
language not native to the speaker
She studied French as a foreign language in school.
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acr: British Sign Language
way to talk using hand signs
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- French:langue des signes britannique, ...
- German:British Sign Language, ...
- Italian:lingua dei segni britannica, ...
- Spanish:British Sign Language, ...
- Portuguese:Língua Gestual Britânica, ...
- Chinese:英国手语, ...
- Japanese:イギリス手話, ...
- Arabic:لُغَة الإِشَارَة البِرِيطَانِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂפַת הַסִּימָנִים הַבְּרִיטִית, ...
- Russian:британский жестовый язык, ...
- Ukrainian:британська жестова мова, ...
- Hindi:ब्रिटिश सांकेतिक भाषा, ...
- Bengali:ব্রিটিশ সাইন ল্যাঙ্গুয়েজ, ...
- Catalan:llengua de signes britànica, ...
- Czech:britský znakový jazyk, ...
- Danish:britisk tegnsprog, ...
- Dutch:Britse Gebarentaal, ...
- Greek:Βρετανική Νοηματική Γλώσσα, ...
- Hungarian:brit jelnyelv, ...
- Khmer:ភាសាសញ្ញាអង់គ្លេសរបស់ចក្រភពអង់គ្លេស, ...
- Korean:영국 수화, ...
- Persian:زبان اشاره بریتانیایی, ...
- Polish:brytyjski język migowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):Língua de Sinais Britânica, ...
- Romanian:limbajul semnelor britanic, ...
- Swedish:brittiskt teckenspråk, ...
- Thai:ภาษามืออังกฤษ, ...
- Turkish:İngiliz İşaret Dili, ...
- Vietnamese:ngôn ngữ ký hiệu Anh, ...
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