The Stage I electrified area has been resignalled throughout with colour-lights, which in due course will be associated with B.R. standard A.W.S., and 27 signalboxes now do the work of the steam age's 56.
Source: wiktionary
Resignal
Synonyms for "resignal" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Verb(2 words)
reminder cuerepeat
Strong matches (1)
Verb(1 words)
repeat signal
Related words (3)
Verb(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reminder cue, repeat, repeat signal, reprompt, retransmission.
- Sentence evidence is available for resignal, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "resignal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "resignal"
Keep "resignal" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "resignal" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "resignal", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "resignal" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
10 entriesalarm resignaldata resignalhandshake signalpeer resignalrepeat signalretransmissionstatus resignalstatus updatesystem resignalteacher resignal
Collocations
11 entriesalarm resignaldata resignalresignal a status updateresignal a warningresignal eventresignal requestresignal the alarmresignal the beaconresignal the messageresignal the transmissionsystem resignal
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
This arrangement remains firmly in place 21 years later, although it will almost certainly succumb to being fully resignalled within the next 15-20 years as part of the policy adopted by Network Rail in 2011 to centralise signalling and migrate control of the entire network to 12 Rail Operating Centres (ROCs).
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "resignal"?
Closest matches include reminder cue, repeat, repeat signal, reprompt, retransmission.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "resignal"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.