warning light

ˈwɔrnɪŋ laɪt

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Definition of warning light - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

safetylight indicating a potential problem or danger

The warning light on the dashboard started flashing.
A warning light appeared on the aircraft's control panel.
The warning light indicated a malfunction in the system.

alert

indicator

signal

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light indicating a potential problem or danger

Expressions with warning

warning bell

bell used to alert people to danger

The warning bell rang loudly during the fire drill..

warning shot

gunshot fired to warn without harm

The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.

trigger warning

statement alerting to potentially distressing content

The article included a trigger warning for graphic descriptions.

sailor's warning

red sky in the morning indicating bad weather

The red sky at dawn was a sailor's warning.

sound a warning note

alert others about a potential danger or issue

The scientist sounded a warning note about climate change.

warning bells ringing

feeling that something is wrong or dangerous

When he didn't call, warning bells were ringing.

Expressions with light

green light

traffic signal allowing vehicles to go

The car moved when the green light appeared.

light skirt

skirt made of lightweight material

She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.

light up

illuminate or bring light to something

The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.

travel light

carry few belongings while traveling

She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..

blinded by the light

adj.

unable to see due to intense light

He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.

give a light

provide a flame to ignite something

Can you give a light to my cigarette?

in a certain light

adv.

viewed under specific lighting conditions

The painting looks different in a certain light.

leave a light on

not turn off a light

Please leave a light on when you go to bed.

light a candle to

set a candle burning for light or during prayer

They light a candle to Saint Jude before every difficult surgery.

light a fire

ignite a fire using a match or lighter

She used a match to light a fire.

Terms with warning light included in their meaning

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signal

safety cue

device or light indicating a command or warning

beacon

signal fire

fire or light used as a warning

beacon of light

navigation

signal or warning light

idiot light

automotive

warning light on a car's dashboard for issues

MIL

acr.

acr: malfunction indicator lamp

warning light for car malfunctions

telltale

warning light

indicator that warns of a problem

attention getter

aviation

warning light indicating malfunction in aircraft

alert signal

safety

warning sound light or message that tells people to pay urgent attention

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French:voyant d'avertissement, ...
German:Warnleuchte, ...
Italian:spia di avvertimento, ...
Spanish:luz de advertencia, ...
Portuguese:luz de aviso, ...
Chinese:警示灯, ...
Japanese:警告灯, ...
Arabic:ضَوْء تَحْذِير, ...
Hebrew:נוּרִית אַזְהָרָה, ...
Russian:сигнальная лампа, ...
Ukrainian:сигнальна лампа, ...
Hindi:चेतावनी बत्ती, ...
Bengali:সতর্কবাতি, ...
Catalan:llum d'advertència, ...
Czech:výstražná kontrolka, ...
Danish:advarselslampe, ...
Dutch:waarschuwingslampje, ...
Greek:προειδοποιητική λυχνία, ...
Hungarian:figyelmeztető lámpa, ...
Khmer:ភ្លើងព្រមាន, ...
Korean:경고등, ...
Persian:چراغ هشدار, ...
Polish:lampka ostrzegawcza, ...
Portuguese (BR):luz de aviso, ...
Romanian:lampă de avertizare, ...
Swedish:varningslampa, ...
Thai:ไฟเตือน, ...
Turkish:uyarı ışığı, ...
Vietnamese:đèn cảnh báo, ...

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