ˈ ̷ ̷nəˌlīz, -n ə lˌīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: signal (III) + -ize
transitive verb
1. : to make conspicuous : make known : mark , distinguish
conform to some ceremonial prescribed to signalize loyalty — G.W.Johnson
signalize their product by a distinctive name or label — D.M.Potter
: celebrate
signalize an anniversary
2. : to point out carefully or distinctly : draw attention to
to signalize the extension of an idea, moreover is usually more appropriate than also — R.M.Weaver
3.
a. : to make signals to : signal
signalize an approaching ship
b. : to announce or indicate by a signal
stood up to signalize the departure of the ladies — J.W.Krutch
4. : to place traffic signals at or on
signalize an intersection
intransitive verb
: to send or exchange signals : converse by means of signals