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Meaning of warning sign | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A sign that indicates a danger, for example to vehicles on a road or of hazardous chemicals.
  2. An indication that someone or something is in danger or at risk.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Deutsch Warnhinweis Warnschild Warnzeichen
Suomi varoitusmerkki varoitustaulu
Svenska varningssignal varningstecken

Examples

“it is crucial to recognize warning signs of an impending stroke and to get to a hospital quickly for emergency medical intervention.”
“If Musk’s tweet doesn’t raise bright red warning signs all over the world about his judgment and character, I don’t know what will[.]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

warning track warning triangle Warningly Warnings Warnke Warnken

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