noun🔗ShareLeuchtfeuer, SignalfeuerA signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning."During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs nutzten Küstendörfer Lagerfeuer als Leuchtfeuer, um nahegelegene Städte vor anrückenden feindlichen Schiffen zu warnen.signalcommunicationtechnologydevicemilitarywarsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeuchtfeuer, BakeA signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners."The bright beacons warned the ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "Die hellen Leuchtfeuer warnten die Schiffe vor den gefährlichen Felsen in Küstennähe.nauticalsignaltechnologyoceansailinggeographydirectiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeuchtfeuer, LandmarkenA high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers."The two tall, white lighthouses served as beacons, guiding the fishing boats safely back to harbor. "Die beiden hohen, weißen Leuchttürme dienten als Landmarken und führten die Fischerboote sicher zurück in den Hafen.nauticalgeographysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeuchtfeuer, WegweiserThat which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path."The lighthouse beacons warned ships to stay away from the rocky shore. "Die Leuchtfeuer des Leuchtturms warnten Schiffe, sich von der felsigen Küste fernzuhalten.communicationsigndirectiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFunksender, SignalgeberAn electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon."The store used beacons to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones when they walked near specific products. "Der Laden benutzte Funksender, um Rabattcoupons an die Telefone der Käufer zu senden, wenn sie sich in der Nähe bestimmter Produkte befanden.electronicscommunicationdevicesignaltechnologyinternetmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSignalisieren, leuchtenTo act as a beacon."During the blackout, her calm voice and clear instructions beaconed hope to everyone trapped in the elevator. "Während des Stromausfalls signalisierten ihre ruhige Stimme und klaren Anweisungen allen im Aufzug Eingeschlossenen Hoffnung.communicationtechnologysignaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLeuchten, erhellenTo give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine."The stadium lights beaconed the dark sky, signaling the start of the game. "Die Stadionlichter erhellten den dunklen Himmel und signalisierten den Spielbeginn.technologycommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Leuchtfeuer versehenTo furnish with a beacon or beacons."The city plans to beacons the airport runway to improve visibility during foggy conditions. "Die Stadt plant, die Landebahn des Flughafens mit Leuchtfeuern zu versehen, um die Sicht bei Nebel zu verbessern.nauticaltechnologycommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
