1.
to give a signal; to send a cue; to signal to someone
To communicate a message or instruction to someone using a gesture, sign, sound, or other non-verbal means.
目で合図を送った。
I signaled with my eyes.
監督がベンチから選手に合図を送った。
The coach sent a signal to the players from the bench.
準備ができたら、手を挙げて合図を送ってください。
When you're ready, please raise your hand to give the signal.
A common expression for communicating through signals or cues. 合図 means a signal, sign, or cue; 送る means to send.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 目で合図を送る: to signal with one's eyes
- 手で合図を送る: to signal with one's hand
- 合図を送り合う: to signal to each other
OTHER 合図 EXPRESSIONS:
- 合図をする: to make a signal — more general
- 合図を出す: to give a signal — similar meaning
- 合図を待つ: to wait for the signal
- 合図と共に: at the signal
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- サインを送る: to send a sign — more casual, sometimes used in romance
- 目配せする: to exchange meaningful glances — specifically about eye contact
- 手招きする: to beckon — specifically using hand gestures to call someone over