Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [red lahyt]
- /rɛd laɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [red lahyt]
- /rɛd laɪt/
Definitions of red-light word
- verb with object red-light Informal. to stop or deter by means of or as if with a red light. 1
- noun red-light a red lamp, used as a traffic signal to mean “stop.”. 1
- noun red-light an order or directive to halt an action, project, etc.: There's a red light on all unnecessary expenses. 1
- noun red-light a children's running game in which players must stop when “Red light!” is called. 1
- noun red-light a signal of danger; warning. 1
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Origin of red-light
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Red-light
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
red-light popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Top questions with red-light
- how red-light cameras work?
See also
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