traffic light

/ˌtræfɪk ˈlaɪt/
/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/
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Other forms: traffic lights

Definitions of traffic light
  1. noun
    a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
    synonyms: stoplight, traffic signal
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    types:
    go-ahead, green light
    a signal to proceed
    red light
    the signal to stop
    yellow light
    the signal to proceed with caution
    type of:
    light
    a visual warning signal
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtræfɪk ˈlaɪt/
UK
/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/
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