signalize

signalize
/sig"nl uyz'/, v.t., signalized, signalizing.
1. to make notable or conspicuous.
2. to point out or indicate particularly.
3. to equip (a particular traffic crossing or an entire transportation route) with traffic signals.
Also, esp. Brit., signalise.
[1645-55; SIGNAL + -IZE]

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