signalize [sig-nl-ahyz] Word Origin verb (used with object), sig·nal·ized, sig·nal·iz·ing.
- to make notable or conspicuous.
- to point out or indicate particularly.
- to equip (a particular traffic crossing or an entire transportation route) with traffic signals.
Also especially British, sig·nal·ise. Origin of signalize First recorded in 1645–55; signal + -ize Related formssig·nal·i·za·tion, nounun·sig·nal·ized, adjective British Dictionary definitions for signalization signalize signalise verb (tr)
- to make noteworthy or conspicuous
- to point out carefully