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beacon

/ˈbiːkən/

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Signalfeuer

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the treacherous rocks ahead. "

Das Leuchtfeuer des Leuchtturms warnte die Seeleute vor den tückischen Felsen voraus.

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Bake

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Examples :

"The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding ships safely into the harbor at night. "

Der Leuchtturm diente als Leuchtfeuer und lotste die Schiffe nachts sicher in den Hafen.

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Bake

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Examples :

"The lighthouse, a prominent beacon on the coastline, guided the ship safely into port. "

Der Leuchtturm, ein markantes Leuchtfeuer an der Küste, lotste das Schiff sicher in den Hafen.

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Signal

That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Examples :

"The flashing lights on the construction site served as a beacon, warning drivers to slow down. "

Die blinkenden Lichter auf der Baustelle dienten als Leuchtfeuer und warnten die Fahrer, langsamer zu fahren.

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noun

Funksender, Leuchtfeuer

An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Examples :

"The store placed a beacon near the entrance to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones as they walked in. "

Der Laden platzierte einen Funksender in der Nähe des Eingangs, um Rabattcoupons an die Telefone der Käufer zu senden, wenn sie eintraten.

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verb

Als Leuchtfeuer dienen

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"The brightly colored poster beacons a path to the lost art supplies in the classroom. "

Das farbenfrohe Poster dient als Leuchtfeuer zu den verlorenen Kunstmaterialien im Klassenzimmer.

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verb

Beleuchten, erhellen

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Examples :

"The lighthouse will beacon the ships, guiding them safely to shore. "

Das Leuchtfeuer wird die Schiffe beleuchten und sie sicher ans Ufer führen.

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verb

Mit einem Leuchtfeuer versehen

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The airport decided to beacon the newly constructed runway with brighter lights for improved safety during nighttime landings. "

Der Flughafen beschloss, die neu gebaute Landebahn mit helleren Lichtern auszustatten, um die Sicherheit bei Landungen in der Nacht zu erhöhen.

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