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Meaning of sign of life | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. An indication that someone is alive; a vital sign.
  2. An indication that someone is present.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Deutsch Lebenszeichen
Suomi elonmerkki
Français signe de vie
Nederlands levensteken
Português sinal de vida
Svenska livstecken

Examples

“to show sign of life”
“The empty rooms felt less like a millionaire members’ club than a museum. By midafternoon, the President-elect’s imminent arrival had stirred signs of life. Discreetly placed speakers offered up selections from Trump’s personally curated 2,000-song playlist. A handful of transition honchos and soon-to-be Administration officials arrived, perching on overstuffed sofas and huddling in corners.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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