signify

BrE /ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/ AmE /ˈsɪɡ.nə.faɪ/

verb en → es

past signified pp signified ing signifying

1 MEANING [transitive] B2

to mean or represent something, especially in a symbolic way

significar, simbolizar

  • T + obj + that-clause

Collocations signify the end of something · signify a change in attitude

  • The red flag signifies danger.

    La bandera roja significa peligro.

2 INDICATE [transitive] B1

to indicate or show something clearly

indicar, mostrar claramente

  • T + obj

Collocations signify a problem · signify an improvement

  • The increase in sales signifies success.

    El aumento en las ventas indica éxito.