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red-light

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun red-light has 2 senses
  1. red light, warning light - a cautionary sign of danger
    --1 is a kind of visual signal
    --1 has particulars: idiot light
  2. red light - the signal to stop
    --2 is a kind of traffic light, traffic signal, stoplight

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Red-Light

Definition:

Red-light is a noun that refers to a signal used in traffic control, with a red-colored light that indicates vehicles must stop.

As a verb, red-light means to abruptly stop or bring something to a halt.

As an adjective, red-light describes something associated with illegal or morally objectionable activities.

Senses:

Noun sense 1:

A red-colored traffic signal requiring vehicles to stop.

Example sentence: When the red-light turned on, all the cars halted on the road.

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Verb sense 1:

To swiftly stop or bring something to a sudden halt.

Example sentence: The referee red-lighted the match due to severe weather conditions.

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Adjective sense 1:

Associated with illegal or morally objectionable activities.

Example sentence: The area is notorious for its red-light district, filled with bars and nightclubs.

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