make a sign to show/tell etc The
President made a sign to indicate that he wanted to leave.
signal /'sign.?! (u I/T] to make a movement or sound in order to give instructions or information: A sailor began signalling with two flags.
+ to Capone finished his drink and sig nailed to the waiter.
+ that An official signalled that \t was time for the race to begin.
signalling - signalled - Have signalled
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signaling - signaled - have signaled
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wave /weiv/ [u I/T] to move your hand or arm from one side to the other, for example in order to get someone's attention or to tell them something + at Who's that wooing at you? wave goodbye (=wave to someone who is leaving) Her parents stood in the doorway and waoed goodbye. wave sb through/on (=wave to show someone that they can go through or continue their journey) At the border the customs officer just waved us through.
wave [n CJ
give sb a wave (=wave at someone in order to say hello or goodbye) J gave him a friendly wave.
wink 'w/rjk1 [v I) to quickly close and open one eye, in order to show that you are joking or that you share a secret with someone
+ at Ben grinned and winked at his father.
wink, [n CJ when you close and open one eye quickly: "Don't worry," he said with
a wink. "/ won t tell anyone about this "
something that shows what is true or what is happening
SIGN
Sign /sain, [л C] an event or fact that snows that something is true or that something is happening + of the first signs of the disease + (that) A score oj 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well. be a sure sign о//(that) (=show that something is definitely true) When Emma offers to help you it's a sure sign that she wants something from you! a goodfhopeful/encouraging sign (=a sign that things are improving) He ate all his food, which is a good sign.
evidence /'evJ,d<?ns/ In UJ facts, objects etc that show that something exists or is true + of People have been looking for evidence of life on other planets for years. + that There is no evidence that he ever worked for the company.
Don't say 'a lot of evidences'. Say a lot of evidence
Symptom /'simptam [n C] a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists: Dr Duncan asked me what my symptoms were.
+ of The first symptoms of hepatitis are tiredness and loss of weight. I The Bishop regards these crimes as a symptom oj society 's moral decline.
SIMPLE
not complicated or not decorated
methods/systems/ explanations/words
^ opposite difficult
simple smipf;l [adjj not complicated, and therefore easy to understand: All you have to do is to follow a few simple instructions. J There must be a perfectly simple explanation for what has happened. I Speak slowly and use simple words so that everyone can understand. simply [adv] Try to express your ideas more simply. (=using simple language) simplicity sim'pli^ti [л UJ when something is easy to use or understand: The simplicity of the system is its great advantage.
straiqht/orward streit'fb:rward/ [adj)
simple - use this especially about explana- tions, instructions, and methods which contain nothing difficult or unexpected: The new accounting system is fairly straightforward - there shouldn't be any problems. I The rules of the game are uen, straightforward.
plain English \plein 'iijglif/ English that
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ordinary people can understand, without any difficult or confusing words: I wish they'd write in plain English, instead of all this business jargon.
В food/clothes/rooms
designs
Simple 'srmp^l [adj] simple food, clothes, or designs do not have a lot of decoration or unnecessary things added, but they are usually attractive or enjoyable : a simple black dress I The meal was simple, but delicious.
plain /plein/ [adj] plain food, clothes, or designs do not have anything added or any decoration, and may be a little boring: English food tends to seem rather plain compared to French food. I She always wore plain, ordinary-looking clothes. I The chapel was a small, plain, whitewashed building.
basic /'bcisik/ [adj] basic food, rooms, or designs only have the necessary features, and do not include things that make them more comfortable, more attractive etc: Some of the hotels in the mountains are pretty basic. I The basic model of this car is £7000 includi ng insurance ana car tax.
El machines/tools
simple simp<?l [adj] a simple machine
or tool has only a few parts and is not made in a complicated way: The tribes of Central New Guinea use uery simp/e tools such as hammers and axes.
basic /'beisik/[adj] basic machines, equipment. or tools only have the most necessary features and you cannot use them to do unusual, difficult, or complicated things: The hospital lacked even the most basic medical equipment, i The basic tool-kit is good enough for most everyday repairs.
И to make something simpler
simplify /'simpUfar [v T) to make something simpler and easier to use or understand: The government is planning to simplify the tax laws.
simplifying - simplified - have simplified
simplified [adj] something that is simplified has been made easier to understand: a simplified version of Jonathan Swift's novel, 'Gulliver's Travels'
SING
see also music, dance
II to sing
sing sir] (u I/T] to make musical sounds with your voice, especially the words of a song: Sophie sings in the church cho/r. I I could hear someone singing down- s tairs.